As the Earth heats up, scientists are increasingly concerned that crucial carbon absorption processes are breaking down, with preliminary findings showing a temporary collapse of carbon absorption by land.
We’re seeing cracks in the resilience of the Earth’s systems. Terrestrial ecosystems are losing their carbon store, and the oceans are also showing signs of instability.
Melting glaciers and ice sheets are disrupting the Gulf Stream, which slows the rate at which oceans absorb carbon, further destabilizing an already fragile system.
Nature has so far balanced our abuse of the environment, but with ongoing changes, those balances are starting to fail, posing serious risks for future climate stability.
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