As Arctic temperatures soar to 32.5 degrees, alarm bells ring for humanity: a virus may activate under the tundra

As we enter 2020, it is common to find that temperatures in all regions of the globe have started to gradually rise, even setting record temperatures in some places. Natural disasters such as droughts and super heat waves are frequent, people's lives are becoming miserable and many are even dying from the heat. In the face of sudden changes, it is time for us to wake up and think of solutions.

Global warming is not scary. What is scary is the range of changes brought about by global warming, some of which are beyond mankind's ability to address and cope with.

According to scientists, temperatures have soared in the Arctic Circle, reaching 32.5°C in some areas.

Don't be surprised. After all, with the global warming trend, record temperatures in any region are common. Data shows that 16.77% of the global surface area is above 40°C this year.

This figure is already frightening for humans. For example, Shanghai in China has seen terrifyingly high temperatures, with temperatures even reaching over 40°C. Not to mention that other parts of the world, such as North America, India, and Australia, have experienced horrendous heat, even triggering mountain fires that have wreaked havoc on nature and greatly affected people's daily lives.

Under the influence of global warming, the global climate has also undergone massive changes, with the melting of the North and South Pole glaciers gradually accelerating. Quantitative data shows that the area of Antarctic ice cover in 2022 is at an all-time low, down by 5.2% compared to the same period, while the figures relating to the Arctic are also decreasing.

These figures tell us in stark terms that the North and South Poles are changing as global temperatures rise, and the changes are far more dramatic than one might expect.

It's no wonder there's so much discussion when Arctic temperatures reach 32.5°C. After all, this temperature would make Greenland's ice cap melt even faster. The Arctic is no longer a place to wear a cotton jacket these days. It is unthinkable that many regions have been running, playing, and having fun in the snow in shorts. If this trend continues, shortly people will be able to play in shorts in the most central areas of the Arctic.

Rising global temperatures are tolerable and acceptable to mankind. After all, with the advent of technology, people can turn on their air conditioners and not have to feel the heat outside. However, the consequences of global warming have greatly affected people's lives and even the progress of humanity.

It may be that for some people, extreme weather conditions have a very little personal impact. Even if there are anomalies in some places, such as snowfall in Sichuan and Gansu, they do not directly affect individuals. It is for this reason that they may turn a blind eye to these conditions and remain indifferent.

Such a negative attitude is undesirable. We should be acutely aware that the range of consequences of global warming for human societies is very strong and unacceptable to us.

Firstly, rising global temperatures will lead to an accelerated melting of the North and South Polar ice caps and glaciers, causing sea levels to rise and leading to the disappearance of some coastal areas' coastlines or the direct submersion of some island nations by seawater. According to data simulations, when sea levels rise by one centimeter, some coastal areas will be at great risk of flooding, with more than six million people affected. If this trend continues, at least 400 million people will face similar problems in the future.

In addition to rising sea levels, viruses and germs buried beneath the permafrost pose a huge risk to human society and are probably the greatest challenge facing humanity. This is especially true now that the virus of the new crown pneumonia epidemic has not been completely eradicated and humanity is already paying a huge price for this. Judging from this situation, when new viruses emerge in human society, humanity will pay a huge price for this. If there are more viruses, I think the consequences are incalculable.

There are many ancient biological remains and ancient viral pathogens buried under the permafrost. In a situation of global warming, many ancient biological remains have been unearthed under the permafrost in northern Siberia, and even some of them are still well preserved. Such as the remains of bison, prehistoric ponies, and cave lion cubs.

When the permafrost is completely thawed, the bacteria buried beneath are exposed to human society. Most of these bacteria are dormant and will be reactivated when conditions for recovery are reached, while some viruses are infectious and pathogenic.

For example, scientists once collected a new, unknown virus at a depth of 30 meters in the permafrost. This virus is 1.5 microns long and is a 30,000-year-old infectious agent. Scientists have succeeded in activating this virus under certain conditions.

It certainly tells us that it is highly likely that there are other similar deadly viruses buried under the permafrost. With the global warming trend, they may slowly recover, which is a bad thing for humanity.

Many scientists have advised and warned mankind of the need to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and to further enhance the protection of ecosystems and nature. However, in the context of global warming, mankind seems to be turning a blind eye.

I think after experiencing so many extreme weather conditions in 2022, many people are beginning to realize the seriousness of global warming for mankind. Maybe they will start to take action and make a difference to the planet and humanity by starting with every aspect of their daily lives. What do you think about this?