All these figures are arbitrary numbers set for policy reasons.
+1 was already bad, and 1.4 or 1.6 etc are certainly worse. But we don’t know which irreversable tipping have been already triggered and 1.5 or 3 degree etc are at best rough guestimates for various thresholds.
All this really means is that it will get progressively harder to still prevent the worst effects, and uncertainty rises.
But as an individual it makes little sense to stare at the numbers in horror like a rabbit in front of a snake.
I think it is best to accept the fact that there will be significant global warming in our lifetimes (while of course doing your best to still fight further carbon emissions) and prepare accordingly. Its not going to be the litteral end of the world, but it is not going to be a nice time either.
The best is probably to work on more resilient means of living, as the current economy and existing state structures will likely be severely disrupted and/or refocus on serving only the needs of the powerful.
All these figures are arbitrary numbers set for policy reasons.
+1 was already bad, and 1.4 or 1.6 etc are certainly worse. But we don’t know which irreversable tipping have been already triggered and 1.5 or 3 degree etc are at best rough guestimates for various thresholds.
All this really means is that it will get progressively harder to still prevent the worst effects, and uncertainty rises.
But as an individual it makes little sense to stare at the numbers in horror like a rabbit in front of a snake.
I think it is best to accept the fact that there will be significant global warming in our lifetimes (while of course doing your best to still fight further carbon emissions) and prepare accordingly. Its not going to be the litteral end of the world, but it is not going to be a nice time either.
The best is probably to work on more resilient means of living, as the current economy and existing state structures will likely be severely disrupted and/or refocus on serving only the needs of the powerful.