A study on the record high temperatures in Siberia, very clearly illustrates the impact of humans on climate change (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/15/climate-change-made-siberian-heatwave-600-times-more-likely-study). Temperatures, in the region, were 5⁰C above average between January and June 2020, resulting in melting of the permafrost, building collapses and wild fires. It has been calculated that at least 2⁰C of this elevation was generated by human activity. Without this impact by our species, a Siberian heatwave is likely to occur less than once every 80,000 years. With our 'help', it is 600 times more likely. The probability of such events self-fuelling runaway change is very high.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Thursday 16 July 2020
Not So Ice-Cold in Siberia
A study on the record high temperatures in Siberia, very clearly illustrates the impact of humans on climate change (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/15/climate-change-made-siberian-heatwave-600-times-more-likely-study). Temperatures, in the region, were 5⁰C above average between January and June 2020, resulting in melting of the permafrost, building collapses and wild fires. It has been calculated that at least 2⁰C of this elevation was generated by human activity. Without this impact by our species, a Siberian heatwave is likely to occur less than once every 80,000 years. With our 'help', it is 600 times more likely. The probability of such events self-fuelling runaway change is very high.
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