In a new study, the researchers have discovered that the world is not far away from the day when it will start experiencing apocalyptic weather events, which will eventually lead to doomsday.

The chain of catastrophic events is likely to start unfolding at any time in the next 6,000 years, as per the study.&nbsp;

A team of researchers from the Technical University of Munich and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research have analysed and forecasted the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is likely to collapse in the next decade and a half which will set the cycle of catastrophic climatic conditions.

The collapse is likely to redefine the weather and climate patterns of our planet and have far-reaching consequences on the ecosystems as well as human societies.

<h2>What is Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation?</h2>

Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is the essential system function which is similar to a colossal oceanic conveyor belt.

This system sends warm surface water from the southern hemisphere to the chilly areas of the North Atlantic. The saltier and colder water moves down the ocean floor and flows south.

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This system prevents overheating in the Southern Hemisphere and stops the Northern Hemisphere from freezing but also spreads life-nourishing nutrients across the marine ecosystems.

According to climate experts, the AMOC will weaken because of the melting ice and increase in greenhouse gases. According to the earlier predictions from historical data, a collapse is likely to happen between 2025 and 2095.

However, as per the new study, because of too many uncertainties, such predictions are not reliable.

With the help of various data sets and analyses, the AMOC's tipping times ranged between 2050 to 8065, which has given the researchers a 6,000-year window.

<h2>How will the catastrophic climatic conditions begin on Earth?</h2>

After the collapse of AMOC, the Northern Hemisphere is expected to get colder and the temperatures across Europe will drop dramatically.

Arctic ice will move southwards and the southern coast of England will be enveloped by it within a century.

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Mean temperatures in parts of North America and Europe will drop significantly.

In the Amazon rainforest, the wet seasons will be reversed to dry seasons and in coastal cities, the sea level will increase faster.

Speaking about the study, lead author Maya Ben-Yami said, "Our research is both a wake-up call and a cautionary tale. There are things we still can't predict, and we need to invest in better data and a more in-depth understanding of the systems in question. The stakes are too high to rely on shaky predictions."&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In a new study, the researchers have discovered that the world is not far away from the day when it will start experiencing apocalyptic weather events, which will eventually lead to doomsday.

In a new study, the researchers have discovered that the world is not far away from the day when it will start experiencing apocalyptic weather events, which will eventually lead to doomsday. The chain of catastrophic events is likely to start unfolding at any time in the next 6,000 years, as per the study. A team of researchers from the Technical University of Munich and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research have analysed and forecasted the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is likely to collapse in the next decade and a half which will set the cycle of catastrophic climatic conditions. The collapse is likely to redefine the weather and climate patterns of our planet and have far-reaching consequences on the ecosystems as well as human societies. What is Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation? Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is the essential system function which is similar to a colossal oceanic conveyor belt. This system sends warm surface water from the southern hemisphere to the chilly areas of the North Atlantic. The saltier and colder water moves down the ocean floor and flows south. Also Read: This volcano, with continuous eruption of the magma, is sinking inside Earth. Here's why This system prevents overheating in the Southern Hemisphere and stops the Northern Hemisphere from freezing but also spreads life-nourishing nutrients across the marine ecosystems. According to climate experts, the AMOC will weaken because of the melting ice and increase in greenhouse gases. According to the earlier predictions from historical data, a collapse is likely to happen between 2025 and 2095. However, as per the new study, because of too many uncertainties, such predictions are not reliable. With the help of various data sets and analyses, the AMOC's tipping times ranged between 2050 to 8065, which has given the researchers a 6,000-year window. How will the catastrophic climatic conditions begin on Earth? After the collapse of AMOC, the Northern Hemisphere is expected to get colder and the temperatures across Europe will drop dramatically. Arctic ice will move southwards and the southern coast of England will be enveloped by it within a century. Watch: Study: Secret aliens could be here on Earth already Mean temperatures in parts of North America and Europe will drop significantly. In the Amazon rainforest, the wet seasons will be reversed to dry seasons and in coastal cities, the sea level will increase faster. Speaking about the study, lead author Maya Ben-Yami said, "Our research is both a wake-up call and a cautionary tale. There are things we still can't predict, and we need to invest in better data and a more in-depth understanding of the systems in question. The stakes are too high to rely on shaky predictions." (With inputs from agencies)

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United Nations says the world is not doing enough to deal with the catastrophic effects of climate change. The agency added that countries are falling short of promises part of the Paris deal.

UN added how countries are failing at “adaptation” which refers to measures in place to reduce the effects of climate change on communities, and improving the ability of communities to deal with disasters like floods and drought.&nbsp;

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Adaptation is one of the key dictates of the Paris deal.

As part of the Paris deal, countries are required to implement adaptation measures through planning. In addition, it also has a provision for funding for countries that at the highest risk of dealing with the fallout of climate change.

In the UN Environment Programme Adaptation Gap report, it was revealed that the current financing of $30 billion annually falls short of the $70 billion required in developing nations.

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In addition, the report claimed that the real cost of adapting to climate change and its effects in developing countries could be as high as $300 billion every year. By mid-century this could shoot up to $500 billion.

"The hard truth is that climate change is upon us," Inger Andersen, UNEP executive director said.

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"Its impacts will intensify and hit vulnerable countries and communities the hardest -- even if we meet the Paris Agreement goals of holding global warming this century to well below 2C”, Andersen added.

In addition, the report urged for more funding for adaptation measures, through both public and private players. It also suggest a nature-based approach which focuses on protecting and restoring ecosystems.

United Nations says the world is not doing enough to deal with the catastrophic effects of climate change. The agency added that countries are falling short of promises part of the Paris deal.

United Nations says the world is not doing enough to deal with the catastrophic effects of climate change. The agency added that countries are falling short of promises part of the Paris deal. UN added how countries are failing at “adaptation” which refers to measures in place to reduce the effects of climate change on communities, and improving the ability of communities to deal with disasters like floods and drought. Adaptation is one of the key dictates of the Paris deal. As part of the Paris deal, countries are required to implement adaptation measures through planning. In addition, it also has a provision for funding for countries that at the highest risk of dealing with the fallout of climate change. In the UN Environment Programme Adaptation Gap report, it was revealed that the current financing of $30 billion annually falls short of the $70 billion required in developing nations. Also read: 2020 ties 2016 as hottest year on record, EU climate change service says In addition, the report claimed that the real cost of adapting to climate change and its effects in developing countries could be as high as $300 billion every year. By mid-century this could shoot up to $500 billion. "The hard truth is that climate change is upon us," Inger Andersen, UNEP executive director said. Also read: UK PM urges using scientific advances to battle climate change "Its impacts will intensify and hit vulnerable countries and communities the hardest -- even if we meet the Paris Agreement goals of holding global warming this century to well below 2C”, Andersen added. In addition, the report urged for more funding for adaptation measures, through both public and private players. It also suggest a nature-based approach which focuses on protecting and restoring ecosystems.

Countries failing to fund climate change adaptation measures, says United Nations

The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015 requires every country to make pledges to tackle climate change. North Korea is no exception.

Given that air pollution doesn&rsquo;t recognise borders, there are already several emissions-reduction projects underway that will require cooperation between Asian nations.

To meet its obligations, South Korea has pledged to buy emissions credits on the international market, offsetting 11.3 per cent of its business-as-usual emissions in 2030. That is 96.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions &ndash; already more than North Korea&rsquo;s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2013 (78 million tonnes).

Because North Korea has its own obligations now, foreign countries including South Korea can no longer earn carbon credits from their carbon-offsetting projects in the country.

But if South Korea provides technical assistance such as satellite monitoring of North Korea&rsquo;s reforestation progression and then can obtain the country&rsquo;s &ldquo;informed consent&rdquo;, a mutual effort to generate carbon credits could be discussed.

Air pollution

Addressing transboundary air pollution is the latest development in regional cooperation. North Korea has been an inaugural member (since 1993) of the North-East Asian Subregional Programme for Environmental Cooperation (NEASPEC), one goal of which is to mitigate transboundary air pollution.

A recent study by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (written in Korean) revealed that 38 per cent of pollution particles in the city&rsquo;s ambient air come from China and another 7 per cent from North Korea.

A Japanese air-transport model estimated that more than 45 per cent of ambient PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration in Nonodake (350km north of Tokyo) is from China. Although reducing this pollution in a coordinated way will be a difficult task, real-time data exchange (as proposed by NEASPEC) might be relatively easier.

If the Northeast Asian countries share real-time emissions data as well as the currently available meteorological data, they could generate more reliable pollution forecasts and help people prepare for high-pollution events. The harder task of particle pollution mitigation will be better addressed when the level of negotiating partners is upgraded from the current ministerial level to head of state level.

Developing neighbour-friendly energies

If Northeast Asia is to have a sustainable energy future, more regional cooperation will be required.

The trilateral Russia-China-Korea natural gas pipeline is bringing Russian natural gas to South Korea. Natural gas is not a sustainable energy source, but it can be a &ldquo;bridging fuel&rdquo; to help countries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by replacing coal until their renewable energy technology and systems evolve. Then, a natural gas pipeline is an attractive option for South Korea, the world&rsquo;s second-biggest LNG importer after Japan.

Currently, South Korea&rsquo;s natural gas imports consist entirely of more expensive LNG. In the early 2000s, the Trans-Korean natural gas pipeline proposal was planned to supply Russian natural gas to South Korea using a shortcut pipeline passing through North Korea.

Reportedly, South Korean President Moon has shown interest in the project too. However, the project is not possible until the nuclear crisis in the Korean Peninsula is resolved.

Instead, there is an alternative for South Korea to seek a regional d&eacute;tente with a natural gas pipeline. Russia&rsquo;s &ldquo;Power of Siberia&rdquo; pipeline is planned to connect into the capital region of China. If this happens, extending the supply chain to South Korea via an undersea pipeline between China&rsquo;s Shandong peninsula and Korea&rsquo;s Incheon will be simpler. The pipeline would enhance the three countries&rsquo; economic ties and political cooperation.

Asia clean grid connections

The other energy option, the Asia international grid connection, is a project promoted by South Korea, Japan, and Mongolia. The basic idea is that vast solar and wind energy potential of Mongolia&rsquo;s Gobi Desert can be utilised by South Korea and Japan. A super grid would connect the countries in Northeast Asia.

This option&rsquo;s most prominent supporter is Masayoshi Son, chief executive of SoftBank, Japan&rsquo;s third-largest public company. Several research institutions and the Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea&rsquo;s only operator of the national grid, have been studying its feasibility.

The Asian Development Bank is conducting a technical feasibility assessment, at Mongolia&rsquo;s request. In April, the Renewable Energy Institute, an organisation founded by Mr Son in Tokyo, found the project will benefit all participating countries, citing many successfully operating international grid connections. But it lacks China&rsquo;s active participation.

If further research can find evidence that the project will significantly improve China&rsquo;s air quality by reducing coal consumption, national governments of the region might help make it happen.

Of course, true green d&eacute;tente in Northeast Asia cannot happen without North Korea&rsquo;s support and participation. However, if any of the reviewed four options become reality, it will give North Korea a strong incentive to cooperate.

This article was originally published on <a href="http://theconversation.com" rel="nofollow" target="blank">The Conversation</a>. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/tackling-climate-change-could-bring-north-and-south-korea-closer-and-help-stabilise-the-region-82046" rel="nofollow" target="blank">original article</a>.

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Green d?tente options could help South Korea ease the diplomatic tensions in the region

The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015 requires every country to make pledges to tackle climate change. North Korea is no exception. Given that air pollution doesn’t recognise borders, there are already several emissions-reduction projects underway that will require cooperation between Asian nations. To meet its obligations, South Korea has pledged to buy emissions credits on the international market, offsetting 11.3 per cent of its business-as-usual emissions in 2030. That is 96.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent emissions – already more than North Korea’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2013 (78 million tonnes). Because North Korea has its own obligations now, foreign countries including South Korea can no longer earn carbon credits from their carbon-offsetting projects in the country. But if South Korea provides technical assistance such as satellite monitoring of North Korea’s reforestation progression and then can obtain the country’s “informed consent”, a mutual effort to generate carbon credits could be discussed. Air pollution Addressing transboundary air pollution is the latest development in regional cooperation. North Korea has been an inaugural member (since 1993) of the North-East Asian Subregional Programme for Environmental Cooperation (NEASPEC), one goal of which is to mitigate transboundary air pollution. A recent study by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (written in Korean) revealed that 38 per cent of pollution particles in the city’s ambient air come from China and another 7 per cent from North Korea. A Japanese air-transport model estimated that more than 45 per cent of ambient PM2.5 (fine particulate matter) concentration in Nonodake (350km north of Tokyo) is from China. Although reducing this pollution in a coordinated way will be a difficult task, real-time data exchange (as proposed by NEASPEC) might be relatively easier. If the Northeast Asian countries share real-time emissions data as well as the currently available meteorological data, they could generate more reliable pollution forecasts and help people prepare for high-pollution events. The harder task of particle pollution mitigation will be better addressed when the level of negotiating partners is upgraded from the current ministerial level to head of state level. Developing neighbour-friendly energies If Northeast Asia is to have a sustainable energy future, more regional cooperation will be required. The trilateral Russia-China-Korea natural gas pipeline is bringing Russian natural gas to South Korea. Natural gas is not a sustainable energy source, but it can be a “bridging fuel” to help countries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by replacing coal until their renewable energy technology and systems evolve. Then, a natural gas pipeline is an attractive option for South Korea, the world’s second-biggest LNG importer after Japan. Currently, South Korea’s natural gas imports consist entirely of more expensive LNG. In the early 2000s, the Trans-Korean natural gas pipeline proposal was planned to supply Russian natural gas to South Korea using a shortcut pipeline passing through North Korea. Reportedly, South Korean President Moon has shown interest in the project too. However, the project is not possible until the nuclear crisis in the Korean Peninsula is resolved. Instead, there is an alternative for South Korea to seek a regional détente with a natural gas pipeline. Russia’s “Power of Siberia” pipeline is planned to connect into the capital region of China. If this happens, extending the supply chain to South Korea via an undersea pipeline between China’s Shandong peninsula and Korea’s Incheon will be simpler. The pipeline would enhance the three countries’ economic ties and political cooperation. Asia clean grid connections The other energy option, the Asia international grid connection, is a project promoted by South Korea, Japan, and Mongolia. The basic idea is that vast solar and wind energy potential of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert can be utilised by South Korea and Japan. A super grid would connect the countries in Northeast Asia. This option’s most prominent supporter is Masayoshi Son, chief executive of SoftBank, Japan’s third-largest public company. Several research institutions and the Korea Electric Power Corporation, South Korea’s only operator of the national grid, have been studying its feasibility. The Asian Development Bank is conducting a technical feasibility assessment, at Mongolia’s request. In April, the Renewable Energy Institute, an organisation founded by Mr Son in Tokyo, found the project will benefit all participating countries, citing many successfully operating international grid connections. But it lacks China’s active participation. If further research can find evidence that the project will significantly improve China’s air quality by reducing coal consumption, national governments of the region might help make it happen. Of course, true green détente in Northeast Asia cannot happen without North Korea’s support and participation. However, if any of the reviewed four options become reality, it will give North Korea a strong incentive to cooperate. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article.

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