A new alarming study from Bristol University suggests that Earth is on the brink of catastrophic changes due to rapidly accelerating global warming, with dire consequences for all life forms, including humans. According to the researchers, the planet could soon experience conditions similar to the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, driven by escalating carbon dioxide levels.
Rising Temperatures and Floods Could Wipe Out Life
The study, led by scientist Alexander Farnsworth, used computer simulations to predict a future in which Earth’s temperature could rise to a scorching 70°C. This extreme heat, combined with an impending catastrophic flood, is expected to make the planet uninhabitable. The researchers note that this scenario mirrors events from 250 million years ago when a global flood wiped out most of life on Earth.
Carbon Dioxide Levels to Blame for Extinction Event
Farnsworth and his team emphasize the crucial role that rising carbon dioxide levels are playing in this looming disaster. The study suggests that the doubling of CO2 levels could have the same deadly impact on life as the extinction event that eliminated the dinosaurs around 66 million years ago. The team’s research also forecasts the eventual merging of Earth’s continents into a supercontinent, Pangea Ultima, further disrupting ecosystems.
Volcanic Activity to Exacerbate Crisis
In addition to global warming, increased volcanic activity is expected to release massive amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere, making it even harder for life to survive. With these factors combined, the research warns that Earth could soon be uninhabitable, leading to the extinction of all living creatures.
This unsettling report serves as another stark reminder of the urgent need for action to address climate change and its devastating effects on our planet.