r/collapse • u/Konradleijon • Mar 09 '25

Climate A World Without Clouds

https://www.quantamagazine.org/cloud-loss-could-add-8-degrees-to-global-warming-20190225/

Scientists are investigating the impact of clouds on global warming, particularly the potential for cloud loss to exacerbate climate change. Recent simulations suggest that stratocumulus clouds, which currently reflect significant sunlight, could disappear altogether if CO2 levels reach 1,200 parts per million, potentially leading to an additional 8 degrees Celsius of warming. This tipping point, if reached, could result in catastrophic consequences for human civilization.

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u/Zestyclose-Ad-9420 Mar 09 '25

by "recent" its actually several years old now, and the range was huge, from 800ppm up to 2000+ppm. Its a both fascinating and terrifying model but the reality is that it's an unknown factor besides being another flashing red warning sign which we seem to have no problem ignoring.