Khaberni - Climate expert Alexey Kokorin from the Foundation for Nature and People points out that the states of Kiribati and the Maldives are threatened with disappearance after the ocean's climate change has surpassed the point of no return, but when will this occur?
The scientist comments on a report published by The Guardian, saying:
"When people talk about the point of no return, they might mean different things. As for the state of Kiribati, this point has already been passed. This means that flooding will inevitably submerge it, as it is located in an area where sea levels are rising rapidly. Therefore, the question remains: when will this happen? But the truth is that this state is threatened with disappearance. Even a sea level rise of 1.5 meters, coupled with increasing frequency of storms and floods, would be catastrophic for it. The Maldives may face the same fate."
According to him, international community efforts are currently focused on curbing the worsening phenomenon of global warming, aiming to reduce the pace and intensity of the dangerous climatic phenomena it causes. He explains that the main danger is not inherently in the average temperature increase, but in the increase in number and intensity of extreme weather events. Therefore, the goal is to stabilize the climate at a level most states can relatively adapt to.
He adds, "In short, we're talking about a rise in temperature of about 2.5 degrees Celsius compared to levels in the nineteenth century. No one is aiming to return to the climate of the nineteenth or even the twentieth century, as that is fundamentally out of the question. Thus, talking about the point of no return for the Earth as a whole may not be entirely accurate, as there is no plan to go back. The matter is extremely complicated, almost impossible."
