Responses

It's complicated — "too late" isn't the right frame Some of this is already irreversible. Humans have caused major climate changes to happen already, and we have set in motion more changes still, but if emissions stopped today, the rise in global temperatures would begin to flatten within a few years, then plateau but remain well-elevated for many, many centuries. Even if every country stopped e

This is a nuanced question that climate scientists address carefully, so let me get the latest expert consensus and data. Short answer: No — but "reversing" climate change isn't quite the right frame. It's not too late to prevent the worst outcomes, though some changes are already locked in. Here's the nuanced picture from current climate science: We've already warmed the planet significantly I