Scientists Say Earth Systems are "Close to Collapse"

 For those of us who recognize there is a Creator who put all of what we can see into order and created life on earth, we also logically conclude that He will keep it in order until He decides otherwise.

For those who believe that the world spinning perfectly around the sun along with perfect conditions for life to exist on earth was just a random coincidence spit out by a random universe, they are terrified by what they are seeing.

Scientists have discerned certain systems that, if they collapse, would spell doom for humanity’s future on Earth.

A new study analyzes the possibility of such a collapse by creating models surrounding four of these pillars: the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, the Greenland Ice Sheet, and Amazon Rainforest, and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).

The study finds that such a collapse is concerningly likely under current climate policies, and that probability reportedly increases dramatically every tenth of a degree Celsius we blow past our 1.5-degree goal.

If our exploration of the cosmos has taught us one thing, it’s that creating life isn’t easy. First, you need the right chemical conditions (and potentially some cloud-to-ground volcanic lightning) to get things going. But to create complex, intelligent organisms, you need a planet whose climate is relatively stable—allowing for a particularly big-brained species to grow into cultures, then into countries, and then (hopefully) into a planet-wide, peace-loving collective a la Star Trek.

Four of those pillars of stability are the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, the Greenland Ice Sheet, and Amazon Rainforest, and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)—the ocean current system that keeps Europe several degrees warmer than it otherwise would be. A new study published earlier this month in the journal Nature focused on these elements, and discerned the probabilities of their collapse and the impact on the future habitability of the planet. The results were... not good.

The paper reads:

“Under current emission trajectories, temporarily overshooting the Paris global warming limit of 1.5 °C is a distinct possibility. Permanently exceeding this limit would substantially increase the probability of triggering climate tipping elements. Achieving and maintaining at least net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2100 is paramount to minimize tipping risk in the long term.”

The study creates a new set of models that treats each of these systems like the pillars they are—that is, if one falls, the rest soon follow suit due to the interconnected nature of each system. According to the paper, “current climate policies until 2100 may lead to high tipping risks,” and that even includes the scenario in which humans get their act together and keep temperature rise below the 1.5 degree Celsius threshold by 2300. In other words, many of these tipping points represent a “point of no return.” Once the tipping point is reached, there is no going back.

Here;  There Are 4 Pillars of Stability for Life on Earth. Scientists Say They're Close to Collapse. (msn.com)

One can clearly see how those who "fear the Lord" and acknowledge Him as Creator and Sustainer will not be able to co-exist much longer with those who believe that "humans are killing the world".  These folks who deny God will continue to push forth with draconian recipes for "saving the earth".

Those of us who believe God's word realize that this earth, in it's present condition, is passing.  We await the 1000 years when Jesus will reign and lift the curse currently crushing us under the weight of sin.  We currently have 8 billion sinners on earth and the vast majority want nothing to do God and His commands.

We also await the day, following the 1000 years, when this earth will be burned by fire and a new heavens and a new earth will be revealed.  How then shall we live?

We live by faith and not by sight.  We live by worshipping God and believing his promises and NOT by worshipping Mother Earth, Father Sky and Mother Nature.