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- The answer came as a surprise to those accustomed to dire warnings that climate change will turn the Amazon into a desert. The vast majority of Winter’s seedlings didn’t die. In fact, most thrived at significantly warmer temperatures than they experience today, growing faster and larger. Just two species succumbed to the heat, and only at the very highest temperatures. The trees’ success echoes paleontological data, which hints that warmer temperatures can be a boon for tropical forests. After all, the last time Earth experienced average temperatures of 95 F, there were rainforests in Michigan and palm trees in the Arctic.
krmatthews · 2324 days ago · link ·
Well, I think this is possible. That said, if and when the planet collapses, I don't think we'd be able to survive the fall. Earth may survive, but we sure can't say the same for its inhabitants, humans or not. If only there's a way for us to move to a different planet or a different world or something.