AI Exposes Accelerated Climate Change: 3°C Temperature Rise Imminent
By IOP PublishingDecember 28, 202430 Comments3 Mins Read
AI predicts that most of the world will see temperatures rise by 3°C much faster than previously expected. Credit: IOP Publishing
AI-enhanced research shows regional warming will exceed critical thresholds faster than expected, with most regions surpassing 1.5°C by 2040. Vulnerable areas like South Asia face heightened risks, urging swift adaptation actions.
Three leading climate scientists have analyzed data from 10 global climate models, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance accuracy. Their findings indicate that regional warming thresholds are likely to be reached sooner than previously estimated.
Published in Environmental Research Letters by IOP Publishing, the study projects that most land regions, as defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), are likely to surpass the critical 1.5°C warming threshold by 2040 or earlier. Additionally, several regions are expected to exceed the 3.0°C threshold by 2060—significantly earlier than previous estimates suggested.
Regions including South Asia, the Mediterranean, Central Europe, and parts of sub-Saharan Africa are expected to reach these thresholds faster, compounding risks for vulnerable ecosystems and communities.
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