New post about the state of research around nuclear war and nuclear winter, with a focus on the food system.

This one's a bit different, as it was originally an invited contribution to the United Nations Independent Scientific Panel on the Effects of Nuclear War. I also wanted to share it publicly, because I think there just aren't that many summaries of the state of nuclear winter research out there.

It also discusses the most important gaps and unanswered research questions in the field. So, if you are interested in the topics in general or plan to work in the area, I think it could be an interesting read.

https://existentialcrunch.substack.com/p/nuclear-war-nuclear-winter-and-the

#NuclearWar #NuclearWinter #FoodSystem

Nuclear weapons are insane.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEcQM3Blvzw

#nuclear #nuclearbomb #nuclearwinter #nuclearblackmail

I woke up to my dog sneezing and my skin itching because it’s FUCKING COLD outside. I filled the humidifier, set the heat to the daytime setting, and then checked the weather network. I currently reside in Brockville, and it’s damn cold, but I also saw the temperature in my childhood hometown of Marathon. Comparison may be the thief of joy, but it also gives incredible context and reminds me that I have experienced much worse than this moment. Im also glad to see proof that I’m not making shit up when I tell people I’ve experienced-50°.

#Canada #PolarVortex #winter #FuckItsCold #LongerShortWeather #NuclearWinter

Hey Canadians on Mastodon, what hashtag are we using for this fucked up weather weekend? #NuclearWinter? #FuckItsCold? #LongerShortWeather?

It’s currently -24°, feels like -30°. Tomorrow’s high is -20° and then we get 20cm snow the next day.

Another question: does an extreme cold warning justify #StormChips? It’s not a STORM so to say, but we’re in a Yellow warning for the cold so I feel like it’s a good excuse for chips.

#CanadaWeather #WinterSucks

🎬 💥 Live content alert! @Samsai is streaming on Owncast: https://cast.samsai.eu/

#NuclearThrone #RetroGaming #IndieGames #NuclearWinter #owncast #livestream #stream #selfhosted

Survivors 2070 Part Four: Signs of Change Below

A New Discovery

Three years into the mission, AI sensors detected a temperature rise over the equator. It was small, less than one degree. But it was the first shift in a frozen world.

Alina ran simulation models.

“If this trend continues, surface thaw begins in twelve years.”

Marcus looked at the hologram. “We cannot survive up here indefinitely.”

Rajan said, “Then Earth is our only future.”

The news spread. People cheered. Some cried. Others became anxious.

New Concerns

The outer panels began to degrade. Micrometeoroid strikes increased. Replicators could not replace certain alloy composites. Engineers predicted structural failure in fifteen years.

Elias brought the issue to the council.

“We need a long-term plan. If Earth recovers, we must be ready. If not, we need alternative habitats.”

Rajan replied, “We return home. That is the only path.”

Later, in private, Marcus admitted to Alina,

“We may not have a choice. Halo Arc is aging faster than expected.”

Preparing for Descent

Teams began mapping possible landing zones. Temperatures were lowest in the northern hemisphere. Some equatorial regions looked survivable. Radiation levels remained high in certain areas but were manageable.

Lila told her students,

“One day you will walk on Earth. Our goal is to keep you ready for that moment.”

A boy asked, “Will it still look like the pictures?”

Lila paused. “Different. But still ours.”

#climateShift #EarthRecovery #EarthRecovery #FutureHope #HaloArc #hopeForReturn #HumanResilience #nuclearWinter #orbitalData #ReturnToEarth #scientificAnalysis #SciFiJourney #ZsoltZsemba

Survivors 2070 Part One: The Launch Before the Freeze
https://wp.me/p84YjG-9ZQ
#ScienceFiction #SpaceSurvival #ApocalypseStory #NuclearWinter #SciFiSaga #haloarc #zsoltzsemba

https://zsoltzsemba.com/survivors-2070-part-one-the-launch-before-the-freeze/