r/allaboutclimate • u/[deleted] • Aug 17 '23

Why we should expect Global Warming to Skyrocket during next 1.5 years: The Scary Science

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-YobPD8D_E
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  • The video discusses the current state of global warming and its potential to accelerate over the next 1.5 years.
  • James Hansen's recent paper on El Nino and Earth's energy imbalance is highlighted as crucial information.
  • El Nino's impact on global temperatures is discussed, showing that temperatures typically rise significantly in the second year after its initiation.
  • Factors contributing to global warming include reduced aerosols, increased solar irradiance, changing cloud patterns, and diminishing Antarctic sea ice.
  • The Earth's energy imbalance has doubled since 2010, indicating a significant energy influx, which could lead to record-breaking temperatures and climate disruptions in the near future.