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Mathematical Formula Predicts Global Mass Extinction Event in 2100 (vice.com)

Posted by msmash on from the shape-of-things-to-come dept.

Kate Lunau, writing for Motherboard: A new paper in Science Advances finds that a mass extinction period mirroring ones from our planet's ancient past could be triggered when humanity adds a certain amount of carbon to the oceans, which are home to the majority of all plants and animals on our planet. The paper pegs that amount at 310 gigatons. According to lead author Daniel Rothman of MIT, based on projections from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, we're on course to hit that number by 2100. After that, we enter "unknown territory." [...] Previous mass extinctions have happened over the course of thousands or millions of years, but the period of change we're in right now has lasted centuries at best, making it hard to compare them. Although plenty of experts say Earth is already experiencing a sixth mass extinction, that remains "a scientific question," Rothman, who is professor of geophysics in the MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, told me. Once our planet hits the threshold he identified in this paper, he explained, it will kickstart changes that will "amplify" everything that came before. These same changes, to reiterate, have been associated with all previous mass extinctions on Earth.

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  1. At least... by ocsibrm · · Score: 5, Funny

    there was a whole lot of shareholder value created before the extinction period hit.

    1. Re:At least... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Cool Down. this is all part of a Marxist Information Operation.

      They have been BSing about "global warming" for decades now.

      They do this as part of their plan of World Domination for a long time now. All the GREEN SCARE serves a single purpose: To convince YOU and your fellow sheeple to submit to their rule. Without Alternative, as MERKEL says. She is also part of this bunch of globalists who want take over total control of the planet.

      MERKEL, SOROS, CLINTON, OBAMA, DIMON, ALBRIGHT and their set of people want to establish a World Government which is controlled by the Money Elite of NY and London.

      You will be just a pawn in these designs.

      You have been warned !

  2. Re:Holy shit, stop the insanity by Rick+Schumann · · Score: 1, Funny

    Want to take part in a small experiment, then? Here, put this CPAP mask on your face, there you go. Now, I'll open the valve on this cylinder of gas, and you breathe deeply, okay? What's that? Oh, no worries, really, the risk is small, the gas is 50% pure oxygen and 50% pure carbon.. So, let's open the valve.. (a minute passes) SuperKendall, why are you asleep? Are you bored? Wake up, buddy, we're not done with the experiment yet!

  3. Re:Holy shit, stop the insanity by ganjadude · · Score: 1, Funny

    hmm, if only there were these plants that could grow and used carbon dioxide as fuel......

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