Melting of ice is slowing planet’s rotation and could disrupt internet traffic, financial transactions and GPS

The climate crisis is causing the length of each day to get longer, analysis shows, as the mass melting of polar ice reshapes the planet.

The phenomenon is a striking demonstration of how humanity’s actions are transforming the Earth, scientists said, rivalling natural processes that have existed for billions of years.

The change in the length of the day is on the scale of milliseconds but this is enough to potentially disrupt internet traffic, financial transactions and GPS navigation, all of which rely on precise timekeeping.

  • MeekerThanBeaker@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    And when the planet overheats, it will heal itself of its virus… and continue on for billions of years more.

    We had a good run.

    • srasmus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      Ecofacist talking points.

      Edit: I’m literally right Referring to humanity as a “virus” is textbook ecofacism. If you’re offended by this, do some reading.