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  • Feb 13, 2024
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THE PATTERNS OF GLOBAL WARMING ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN ITS LEVELS :

Why in the news?

The significance of global warming patterns surpasses the focus on temperature levels exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius.

source:themirror

About Global Warming Exceeding: 

  • Warming patterns amidst discussions about exceeding the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold.
  • Despite warming records and climate disasters in 2023, focus often remains on crossing the 1.5°C mark.
  • A recent study suggests the earth’s surface may have already surpassed this threshold based on palaeo-thermometry estimates.
  • However, these estimates provide indirect evidence and cannot directly measure actual temperatures.
  • Emphasizes the significance of comprehending warming patterns for effective climate change management.
  • Calls for accurate predictions focusing on spatial variations rather than arbitrary thresholds.
What is global warming?

Global Warming Definition:

●   Unusually rapid rise in Earth’s average surface temperature in the past century.

●   Mainly caused by greenhouse gases released from burning fossil fuels.

Impact of Warming:

●   Goes beyond temperature increase.

●   Alters rainfall patterns, causes coastal erosion, affects growing seasons, melts ice, and changes disease ranges.

Earth’s Natural Greenhouse Effect:

●   Sunlight absorbed by Earth, heating land, ocean, and atmosphere.

●   Greenhouse gases trap and radiate heat, creating a beneficial natural greenhouse effect.