Climate Change Impacting Earth’s Rotation, Study Finds
A recent study by geophysicist Duncan Agnew reveals how climate change is affecting Earth’s rotation, potentially eliminating the need for leap seconds in the future. Earth’s spin is accelerating due to factors like currents in the core and melting ice sheets, offering a new perspective on the impact of environmental changes.
Global Warming Impacting Earth’s Rotation and Timekeeping
Global warming is causing polar ice melt, impacting the Earth’s rotation and timekeeping. A recent study reveals that the need for a ‘leap second’ is being delayed by three years due to the effects of melting polar ice, pushing it from 2026 to 2029. This unprecedented shift in the Earth’s rotation underscores the influence of global warming on time standards and the importance of understanding climate change on a global scale.