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This is the place for discussing the potential collapse of modern civilization and the environment.

Collapse, in this context, refers to the significant loss of an established level or complexity towards a much simpler state. It can occur differently within many areas, orderly or chaotically, and be willing or unwilling. It does not necessarily imply human extinction or a singular, global event. Although, the longer the duration, the more it resembles a ‘decline’ instead of collapse.

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Dark Matter: Unseen Forces Shaping Our Climate and Future | Art Berman (www.artberman.com)

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[–] disguy_ovahea 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

While the red markers identify the potential for global catastrophe, the orange markers are still regionally devastating.

For example, the cessation of the AMOC would result in the UK losing 80% of its arable land with an estimated temperature drop of 4-5°C.

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/environment/article/amoc-collapse-shutdown-climate-change-times-earth-lps5532hd

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

at least it would probably build up some new ice and increase albedo, maybe set off a global cooling cycle