Arborensis t1_j1b3enp wrote on December 23, 2022 at 12:05 AM Reply to comment by grundar in Changes in Earth’s orbit that favored hotter conditions may have helped trigger a rapid global warming event 56 million years ago that is considered an analogue for modern climate change by giuliomagnifico Critically though, your argument does also make the assumption that we can lower/stop emissions gradually and halt effects. There are some tipping points present which may be irreversible. Permalink Parent 4
Arborensis t1_j1b3enp wrote
Reply to comment by grundar in Changes in Earth’s orbit that favored hotter conditions may have helped trigger a rapid global warming event 56 million years ago that is considered an analogue for modern climate change by giuliomagnifico
Critically though, your argument does also make the assumption that we can lower/stop emissions gradually and halt effects. There are some tipping points present which may be irreversible.