Prof James Hansen says pace of global heating has been significantly underestimated, though other scientists disagree

Summary

Renowned climate scientist James Hansen warns that limiting global warming to 2°C is no longer possible due to underestimated climate sensitivity and reduced sun-blocking pollution from ships.

His study suggests warming could hit 2°C by 2045, increasing extreme weather and accelerating ice melt. The research challenges IPCC models, arguing for a higher climate sensitivity estimate.

Hansen calls for carbon taxes, nuclear energy, and geoengineering research.

He warns of an Atlantic ocean current collapse within 20-30 years.

  • @AA5BEnglish
    10•3 hours ago

    Wow, wasn’t it just last year when they took the 1.5° target off life support and called it?

    Now the 2° is dead? Are we killing off 2.5° by summer?

    • PaleRiderEnglish
      3•1 hour ago

      All of last year, every time they said this month was the hottest on record, I kept saying “So far…”