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"Most regions of the Arctic are close to a new climate state (for temperature and sea ice), with wide-ranging and possibly irreversible consequences for vulnerable Arctic ecosystems and human activities."

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-96607-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawKN65JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFFeVJwbEhwaHJ4UVJ3UnNKAR7DDLA5GO5sy6SYKNkJ3RlIhau9MrCNj2ODf-pfX93n9lcBxcQiChKbajPdpQ_aem_i8EvU1T6gdECtC4iD-HaMg

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Guy R McPherson's avatar

Possibly irreversible? I’d say DEFINITELY!

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“In their commentary, the authors note that one group of researchers found that the number of such heat waves in 2023–2024 was 240% higher than any other year in recorded history. They also note that the more often such heat waves occur, the more difficult it is for affected areas to recover.”

Nothing screams non-linearity more than that statistic!

I've cross posted Guy's recent analysis on my website with additional corroborating evidence embedded in an attempt to give a concise overview of our predicament!

“The sea is only the embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence. It is nothing but love and emotion; it is the Living Infinite…” Jules Verne

https://kevinhester.live/2025/05/12/the-multi-pronged-relentless-attacks-on-our-oceans/

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Guy R McPherson's avatar

Non-linearity indeed! Thank you for your ongoing collegiality, Kevin. I appreciate your efforts to share, like, and add to my work.

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Guy R McPherson's avatar

Everything SO FAR! I’m sure it’ll all be fine. 😢

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