For decades Australian scientists have, clearly and respectfully, warned about the risks to Australia of a rapidly heating climate. After this season’s fires, perhaps it’s time to listen.
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The Earth is on the edge of being pushed over a planetary threshold that could lead to a “Hothouse Earth.” But if we take the risks seriously there is room for a more benign future.
What can we expect from our future climate after looking at the ‘Hothouse Earths’ of the past?
‘Hothouse Earth’ is not a sure thing – yet. Here’s what you can do about it.
We’re still not sure whether the “hothouse” is speculation – or destiny.
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Met Office Head of Climate Impacts Research and Professor, University of Exeter
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PhD Researcher, University of Leicester
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Professor of Palaeobiology, University of Leicester
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Professor Emeritus of Geography and Environmental Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University
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Professor of Palaeobiology, University of Leicester
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Research Fellow, Sustainable Places Research Institute, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University
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Emeritus Professor, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University