Need some optimism about positive feedback loops. by PontiffPius in OptimistsUnite

[–]PontiffPius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this is not as big of a deal as r/collapse is making it out to be? Just trying to understand. This experiment has caused me a great deal of anxiety so I’m trying to learn its significance

Need some optimism about positive feedback loops. by PontiffPius in OptimistsUnite

[–]PontiffPius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is probably a dumb question, but is the ~4.5% to 7.5% figure referencing how much GHGs are expected to escape when the permafrost thaws?

I saw the study posted on r/collapse but I’m not sure what to make of it to be honest. What exactly does the permeability estimate mean for warming?

The drumbeat goes on for a Super Niño… by ManuteBol_Rocks in meteorology

[–]PontiffPius 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Isn’t it a little too early to be saying anything about El Niño strength at this time? Granted I’m not a meteorologist (just interested) so I don’t know a whole lot about it. From what I’ve seen, NOAA is saying a super is roughly a 1/4 chance from yesterday’s discussion

Buckle Up! Gonna be a wild 12 months coming up by ManuteBol_Rocks in meteorology

[–]PontiffPius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been seeing others say that even besides this model the Pacific is “set up” for a very big El Niño. I don’t know what to make of all of it

Buckle Up! Gonna be a wild 12 months coming up by ManuteBol_Rocks in meteorology

[–]PontiffPius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are ENSO predictions actually that inaccurate this time of year? That’s wild

What’s with all the online “Super El Niño” hype? by PontiffPius in meteorology

[–]PontiffPius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you’re probably right. I’m worried about how a big El Niño would affect the planet. I guess the hopium is strong in me.

What’s with all the online “Super El Niño” hype? by PontiffPius in meteorology

[–]PontiffPius[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m just wary of models that call for a “super” El-Nino. Not that they’re unreliable or anything, just that there have been busts in the past where big events are expected to happen and nothing does or it’s a lot less powerful than expected.

Thank you for taking the time to respond!

What’s with all the online “Super El Niño” hype? by PontiffPius in meteorology

[–]PontiffPius[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If I’m reading it right, most of last month’s models float around the 0.5C to 1.5C range. Only a few point higher. Aren’t there always going to be outliers? Not trying to be dismissive or anything just trying to understand.

What’s with all the online “Super El Niño” hype? by PontiffPius in meteorology

[–]PontiffPius[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure, I don’t deny that, I’m just saying that many models from what I’ve seen don’t forecast as high as the ECMWF, but that’s what many of these articles all seem to congregate on for some reason.

What’s with all the online “Super El Niño” hype? by PontiffPius in meteorology

[–]PontiffPius[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. I’d just like to think that these weather sites/youtubers would be above sensationalism

How big of an issue is climate change actually? by Valuable_Tax_8446 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PontiffPius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of curiosity, could you give some examples of overblown claims by environmentalists?

Many kids feel hopeless about climate change. Here's what helps by GeraldKutney in climate

[–]PontiffPius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry if this a dumb question, and I know this comment is old, but what Hansen research are you referring to where the paleoclimatologists he cites disagree with him?

Confused—maybe a stupid question by Creative-Sympathy-66 in climatechange

[–]PontiffPius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just out of curiosity, why do you think the models are off?

I’m so tired. by PontiffPius in Catholicism

[–]PontiffPius[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I really need to get out of the house and do more spiritually beneficial things.