Greenhouse Effect Fully Simulated on Earth For The First Time, And It's "Hell"

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Location: Earth Researchers at the University of Geneva, supported by CNRS laboratories, have simulated all stages of a runaway greenhouse effect, revealing that Earth could become as inhospitable as Venus with only a slight temperature increase. The study, aimed at understanding climate on other planets, emphasizes that a small rise in solar irradiation could trigger an irreversible process, transforming Earth into an uninhabitable state. The research, published in Astronomy and Astrophysics, details the complex atmospheric changes leading to a runaway effect. While investigating human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, the study warns of the proximity to an apocalyptic scenario if Earth's temperature exceeds 1.5°C above preindustrial levels. [https://www.sciencealert.com/runaway-greenhouse-effect-fully-simulated-on-earth-for-the-first-time-and-its-hell](https://www.sciencealert.com/runaway-greenhouse-effect-fully-simulated-on-earth-for-the-first-time-and-its-hell)