A new study has claimed that Earth would experience a mass extinction in 250 million years, eradicating all mammals – even if fossil fuel emissions were to cease immediately.
Researchers at the University of Bristol used computer simulations to predict that lifeforms would struggle to survive with extreme temperatures ranging from 40 to 70 degrees Celsius.
According to DailyMail UK, carbon dioxide levels are expected to double, making it impossible for species, including humans, to regulate body heat through sweat.
The study on Earth’s extinction, led by the university’s Dr Alexander Farnsworth, warned of a grim future where the planet would become largely uninhabitable.
Scientists predicted that all continents would merge into a supercontinent called Pangea Ultima, forming a doughnut-shaped landmass with an inland sea.
This transformation would trigger frequent volcanic eruptions, releasing substantial amounts of carbon dioxide and further escalating global temperatures.
In addition to tectonic activity, the natural brightening of the sun would contribute to planet Earth’s warming, creating an environment hostile to mammals.
While experts could not predict precisely how long humans will endure, the study depicted the extreme conditions awaiting future generations.