Destroying Earth

Permafrost contains large amounts of frozen organic matter, which, when thawed, decomposes and releases carbon dioxide and methane. The tipping point is estimated to be around 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The Methane Clathrate Feedback: Methane clathrates are frozen methane deposits found in ocean sediments and permafrost. As temperatures rise, these deposits could thaw and release large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. The tipping point is uncertain, but it is thought to be around 1.5 to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. The Permafrost-Carbon Feedback: Permafrost is soil that remains frozen year-round, and it contains large amounts of organic matter that could release carbon dioxide and methane as it thaws. As temperatures rise, permafrost could thaw and release large amounts of greenhouse gases, leading to a positive feedback loop that exacerbates global warming. The tipping point is uncertain, but it is thought to be around 1.5 to 2 degre...

Hey there, welcome to my blog! In this post, I'll give you a brief summary of what climate change is, what causes it, what effects it has, and what we can do about it. I'll also share some links to more resources if you want to learn more. Let's get started! What is climate change? Climate change is the term used to describe the long-term changes in Earth's climate that have been happening over the past century or so. Climate is different from weather, which is the short-term variation in temperature, precipitation, humidity, and windiness at a particular place and time. Climate is the average weather over a long period of time, usually 30 years or more. According to Britannica.com, climate change is "periodic modification of Earth’s climate brought about as a result of changes in the atmosphere as well as interactions between the atmosphere and various other geologic, chemical, biological, and geographic factors within the Earth system." In other words, cl...

Climate change is one of the most urgent and complex challenges facing humanity today. It affects every aspect of our lives, from our health and food security to our biodiversity and economy. But what exactly is climate change and what causes it? How does it impact us and what can we do about it? In this blog post, I will try to answer these questions in a casual and easy-to-understand way. I will also provide some examples and sources to help you learn more about this topic. What is climate change? Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns that affect the Earth's system. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle, but since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. Burning fossil fuels generates greenhouse gas emissions that act like a blanket wrapped around the Earth, trapping the sun's heat and raising temperatur...