Science Vs Have We Crossed the Climate Tipping Point?
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Sep 19, 2024 Join Australian comedian Michael Hing as he lends his humor to the serious topic of climate tipping points. He teams up with renowned climate scientists to debunk common myths about an impending climate apocalypse. Discover what a tipping point really means and explore the critical state of ice sheets. With insights on how we still can adapt and innovate, the conversation balances urgency with optimism, showing there’s still hope in the fight against climate change.
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Antarctic Sea Ice Anomaly
- Antarctic sea ice historically melted in summer and refroze in winter predictably.
- Last year, a massive amount of sea ice, equivalent to Western Australia or Alaska and Texas combined, didn't refreeze, alarming scientists.
Climate Tipping Points
- A climate tipping point is a temperature threshold that, once crossed, leads to irreversible, self-perpetuating change.
- This change continues even if warming stops, like a sinking boat that stays sunk.
Children's Book Analogy
- Felicity McCormack uses the children's book Who Sank the Boat to illustrate tipping points.
- Animals represent increasing heat, and the sinking boat represents an irreversible change.
