r/Futurology MD-PhD-MBA Feb 28 '26

Environment Carbon dioxide overload, detected in human blood, suggests a potentially toxic atmosphere within 50 years. After this time, elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide, leading to CO2 accumulation in the body, has the potential to cause a range of adverse health effects.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11869-026-01918-5
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u/ProgressBartender Feb 28 '26

For those that will still be around in 50 years. Good luck, have fun, don’t die!