Deadly heatwaves to persist for 1,000 years post-net zero
Deadly heatwaves to last 1,000 years, even post-net zero.
Why it matters
- Long-term climate impacts persist even after net zero emissions.
By the numbers
- 1,000 years: heatwave duration post-net zero.
- Delay worsens severity.
The big picture
- Southern Ocean warming drives heatwave persistence.
What they're saying
- No carbon capture assumed; solutions could mitigate impacts.
- Mixed public reactions: pessimism and calls for action.
Caveats
- Assumes no carbon capture.
- Uncertainties in long-term projections.
What’s next
- Carbon capture, faster net zero may help.