@ruth_mottram@fediscience.orgDanish national anthem sings that Denmark will last as long as the beech trees are reflected in the blue waves of the sea.
I have often wondered which we lose first: beech trees or #seaLevelRise.
This from @… et al suggests it will be the trees
https://videnskab.dk/naturvidenskab/juletraeet-og-danmarks-nationaltrae-doer-sandsynligvis-i-skovene-i-dette-aarhundrede
@ruth_mottram@fediscience.orgWealthy Danes take their kids to see coral reefs and glaciers "before they disappear", we will mourn the loss of beech forests in spring, surely one of the most magnificent seasonal sights on earth, all the same.
#seaLevelRise.
This from @AarhusUni et al suggests it will be the trees
https://videnskab.dk/naturvidenskab/juletraeet-og-danmarks-nationaltrae-doer-sandsynligvis-i-skovene-i-dette-aarhundrede
@ruth_mottram@fediscience.orgThis plot on wikipedia was made by @… based on data published in late 90s and early 00s. Wondering if this has been updated or if there is new understanding on any of these palaeo records?
#Palaeoclimate #SeaLevelRise #IceSheets
Maybe @… has thoughts? Anyone else?
