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In reply to the discussion: If We Release a Small Fraction of Arctic Carbon, 'We're F'd': Climatologist [View all]Garthem
(128 posts)14. The Beaches of Boston are Shrinking
I've lived here 18 years, and have seen with my own eyes the water levels rising. I strongly suspect we're already fucked!
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If We Release a Small Fraction of Arctic Carbon, 'We're F'd': Climatologist [View all]
flamingdem
Aug 2014
OP
I'm confused. How does this differ from the plumes of methane clathrates that already
magical thyme
Aug 2014
#1
so after some googling, I'm guessing that what is new is the measurement and evidence
magical thyme
Aug 2014
#7
Siberian methane sinkholes and the methane release is being discussed as well.
truedelphi
Aug 2014
#13
Some time ago I read a sci-fi short story set in a town in Massachusetts that was sinking.
Louisiana1976
Aug 2014
#31
Exactly. I don't envy today's kids because og the earth they're going to inherit.
Louisiana1976
Aug 2014
#32
Some people arrogantly think humans will never go extinct because of our big brain.
CrispyQ
Aug 2014
#40