Since when was NASA doing science in the first place. Under Obama, NASA's primary role was to act as an outreach to Muslims and make them feel better about their scientific achievements.
Arctic ice melt could trigger uncontrollable climate change at global level "Scientists warn increasingly rapid melting could trigger polar ‘tipping points’ with catastrophic consequences felt as far away as the Indian Ocean "Arctic scientists have warned that the increasingly rapid melting of the ice cap risks triggering 19 “tipping points” in the region that could have catastrophic consequences around the globe. "The Arctic Resilience Report found that the effects of Arctic warming could be felt as far away as the Indian Ocean, in a stark warning that changes in the region could cause uncontrollable climate change at a global level. "Temperatures in the Arctic are currently about 20C above what would be expected for the time of year, which scientists describe as “off the charts”. Sea ice is at the lowest extent ever recorded for the time of year. “The warning signals are getting louder,” said Marcus Carson of the Stockholm Environment Institute and one of the lead authors of the report. “[These developments] also make the potential for triggering [tipping points] and feedback loops much larger.” "Climate tipping points occur when a natural system, such as the polar ice cap, undergoes sudden or overwhelming change that has a profound effect on surrounding ecosystems, often irreversible. "In the Arctic, the tipping points identified in the new report, published on Friday, include: growth in vegetation on tundra, which replaces reflective snow and ice with darker vegetation, thus absorbing more heat; higher releases of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from the tundra as it warms; shifts in snow distribution that warm the ocean, resulting in altered climate patterns as far away as Asia, where the monsoon could be effected; and the collapse of some key Arctic fisheries, with knock-on effects on ocean ecosystems around the globe. "The research, compiled by 11 organisations including the Arctic Council and six universities, comes at a critical time, not only because of the current Arctic temperature rises but in political terms. "Aides to the US president-elect, Donald Trump, this week unveiled plans to remove the budget for climate change science currently used by Nasa and other US federal agencies for projects such as examining Arctic changes, and to spend it instead on space exploration. “That would be a huge mistake,” said Carson, noting that much more research needs to be done on polar tipping points before we can understand the true dangers, let alone hope to tackle them. “It would be like ripping out the aeroplane’s cockpit instruments while you are in mid-flight.” "He added: “These are very serious problems, very serious changes are happening, but they are still poorly understood. We need more research to understand them. A lot of the major science is done by the US.” "Scientists have speculated for some years that so-called feedback mechanisms – by which the warming of one area or type of landscape has knock-on effects for whole ecosystems – could suddenly take hold and change the dynamics of Arctic ice melting from a relatively slow to a fast-moving phenomenon with unpredictable and potentially irreversible consequences for global warming. For instance, when sea ice shrinks it leaves areas of dark ocean that absorb more heat than the reflective ice, which in turn causes further shrinkage, and so on in a spiral. "The Arctic ice cap helps to cool sea and air temperatures, by reflecting much of the sun’s radiation back into space, and acting as a global cooler when winds and ocean currents swirl over and under it. It has long been known to play a key part of the global climate system, but the difficulty and expense of close monitoring have meant that scientists have only in recent years been able to make detailed assessments. "The report, billed as the first comprehensive study of ecosystems and societies in the region, found: “The potential effects of Arctic regime shifts [or tipping points] on the rest of the world are substantial, yet poorly understood. Human-driven climate change greatly increases the risk of Arctic regime shifts, so reducing global greenhouse gas emissions is crucial to reducing this risk.” "The authors also warned that people living in and near the Arctic would be badly affected, and called for communities to be provided with equipment and skills to survive. They took evidence from a variety of settlements in the region, finding many signs of stark changes already under way. "Joel Clement, co-chair of the project and director of the office of policy analysis at the US Department of the Interior, said: “This groundbreaking report is an unprecedented effort to gain insight from what is happening on the ground. The findings are foundational to a more informed, coordinated response to building resilience across the region.” https://www.theguardian.com/environ...er-uncontrollable-climate-change-global-level
I thought all this science was settled. If this science is settled why would the article talk about what 'could' happen. They should be talking about what 'will' happen. Having someone put out a sensational headling about what 'could' happen does not impress me. What makes it even better is the fact that these losers think all control should be put into the hands international organizations so that the little people have no choice.
On the first part, it's be answered. As for the second part.... I've noted for a long time a common characteristic with the left, one can all but count on them sinking down to name calling and expletives. You, however have taken it to a level I've not seen before. I've seen you post replies where the "QUOTE" has been altered, use the F word like someone from Jr. High who just learned how to cuss. With this last one I've realized the real truth... ... your that guy.....! just about everyone remembers "that guy" back in high school....! you know..... that weird guy......the one that nobody liked....... the one that everybody could tell there was something wrong with, but nobody knew just what..... that guy that was such a loner... ! They wonder "what ever happened to that weird guy from high school"..... Well now we know. They grow up and continue to be the same annoying disturbed little people they always were and always will be. Regurgitating some Pseudo intellectual drivel in hopes of gaining some acknowledgment in the real world, even if only by proxy. We should all remember that "that guy" lives a very sad existence.
Because he accused me of something I did not do. I do not avoid conflicting info. IF IT IS FROM A REASONABLE SOURCE. That's why I said he had sex with sheep. Still no science or charts. Just ad homs. You, jem, gwb....you are all very good at the ad homs, not so good with science or facts or knowledge.
Global warming has been happening since day one, millions of years ago.. Thats why everything exist. Extermination is the natural way of thing in this planet and in the universe. Extinction is the natural thing of everything. If we don't get out of this planet or our solar system, we will not survive no matter what. Mammal fart contribute more to the Co2 than every single airplane. What you gonna do? plug every mammal ass?
No, rapid, dangerous, potentially catastrophic man made global warming has NOT happened before. Try again ignoramus.
Rapid, dangerous, potentially catastrophic man-made global warming is NOT happening now either. Try again ignoramus.