Our climate models have a big, dangerous blind spot
Research suggests that emissions from thawing permafrost, wildfires, and warming wetlands could add 0.2°C to 0.4°C to global temperatures this century. Many UN-informed models fail to account for these cascading effects.
Key points
- Feedback loops may drive temperatures up an additional 0.2°C to 0.4°C
- Current UN climate reports may have a significant blind spot
- Risks include more intense heat waves and increased flooding
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