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From the genius behind the Brexit negotiations. I can't wait until there gone!

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

While the northern hemisphere will get significantly colder, and the southern hemisphere warmer, the collapsing of the AMOS also effects the wind. This would effect the trade winds and the polar vortex, so depending on how they rearranged, we may not get the Arctic blasts from the north and it just ends up being a bit colder.

This is the apocalypse I'd prefer. Well, I'd prefer it if our governments actually took proper action but I've lost hope there.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The models I've seen project at least 5°C drop in temperature for most of the UK if the AMOS fails. You may enjoy the summer a bit more but winters would be harsh if that comes to pass

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Even aside from the health impact of that, our infrastructure is not built to withstand that. Trains and roads are going to be even more fucked.