Climate change is slowing down the Earth's rotation and thus time measurement - researchers warn of far-reaching consequences. As of: March 28, 2024, 3:07 p.m By: Sofia Popovidi CommentsPressSplit Climate change has serious impacts, even on our time.
The melting polar ice could play a decisive role here. The rotation of the earth determines the hours and minutes that determine our day. Specifically, the so-called leap seconds are about to change - a mechanism that has been used since 1972.