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Earth is warming faster. Scientists are closing in on why


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Published in Science and Technology on Monday, December 16th 2024 at 15:02 GMT by The Economist   Print publication without navigation

  • If climate modellers' accumulated knowledge and spiffy models could not explain what had just happened, it might mean that climate change had pushed the workings of Earth into "uncharted territory
  • fundamentally altering how the climate system operates.

The article from *The Economist* discusses the rapid warming of Earth and the scientific efforts to understand its causes. Scientists are increasingly focusing on the role of greenhouse gases, particularly methane, which has a more potent short-term effect on global temperatures than carbon dioxide. Recent studies have highlighted the significant contribution of human activities, such as agriculture and fossil fuel extraction, to methane emissions. Additionally, natural feedback loops, like the release of methane from thawing permafrost, are exacerbating the warming trend. Researchers are using advanced climate models and satellite data to refine their understanding of these dynamics, aiming to better predict future climate scenarios and inform policy decisions. The urgency of these investigations is underscored by the need to mitigate climate change impacts and adapt to inevitable changes.

Read the Full The Economist Article at:
[ https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/12/16/earth-is-warming-faster-scientists-are-closing-in-on-why ]

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