Australia fires are harbinger of planet ’s future, say scientists

Apocalyptic scenes give glimpse of what would be normal conditions in 3C worldThebushfires ravaging Australia are a clear sign of what is to come around the world if temperatures are allowed to rise to dangerous levels, according to scientists.“This iswhat you can expect to happen… at an average of 3C [above pre-industrial levels],” said Richard Betts, professor of geography at Exeter University. “We are seeing a sign of what would be normal conditions in a 3C world. It tells us what the future world might look like. This really brings home what climate change means.”Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Australia news Bushfires Natural disasters and extreme weather World news Climate change Environment Science Source Type: news