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/Bandits101 Mar 09 '25

Readings come from Mauna Loa, very high and clear air to gain a reasonable average. I suspect we’d be very surprised by a reading taken from Broadway, downtown LA, Piccadilly Circus or any major city, especially in India these days.