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Climate change in the past: first indicators of resilience in tropical life, provided that global warming did not exceed 1.5 degrees

A recent study found that tropical algae were largely unaffected by periods of global warming up to 1.5 degrees Celsius in the distant past. This resilience provides valuable insights into the potential consequences of climate change and supports the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.

SourceUtrecht University·JournalGeology·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateFeb 26, 2026

Tropical peatland, sea level rise and climate change

Researchers analyzed two peat cores to discover that higher concentrations of charcoal occurred between 9,000 to 4,000 years ago due to larger forest fires. Mangrove pollen found in the earlier period indicates rising sea levels and increased salt, contributing to dry conditions suitable for massive forest fires.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 24, 2022