Researchers discovered that ancient peat bogs grew rapidly when the Southern Westerly Winds suddenly shifted thousands of years ago. These wind changes affected both peatland carbon storage and how the Southern Ocean absorbed COâ‚‚. Today the winds are shifting southward again, driven by climate change. Scientists warn this could disrupt natural carbon sinks and worsen droughts and wildfires.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: January 14, 2026 10:14 AM
Atmospheric COâ‚‚
428.7 ppm
+18.1
ppm/year
Atmospheric CHâ‚„
1940.59 ppb
+-0.24
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year