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The Guardian
Study links feedback loops to increased warming
A new study highlights that natural emissions from thawing permafrost, wildfires, wetlands, and lakes could increase global warming by 20% to 30% by the end of the century. These feedback loops release methane and CO2, potentially adding 0.2°C to 0.4°C to global temperatures, worsening climate impacts such as heatwaves and sea level rise. The research emphasizes that current climate models underestimate future warming by not including these natural sources. Immediate reductions in fossil fuel emissions are critical to limiting additional natural emissions and avoiding catastrophic climate tipping points.
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