Subscribe now

Letter: Bang goes the future

Published 16 October 2013

From Alan Heasman

It was interesting to read about the outcomes predicted by climate models for the year 2100 based on crucial decisions we make now, ranging from starting large-scale geoengineering to continued addiction to fossil fuels (5 October, p 8).

I do, however, believe it is somewhat naive of the modellers to have omitted that in all probability there will be a third world war before the end of the century. That will be the mother of all wars and will certainly change the climate.
Bournemouth, Dorset, UK

Issue no. 2939 published 19 October 2013

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date with New Scientist events and special offers.

Sign up
Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop