Earth's Orbit Change: Impact on Life - Will We Die?

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A 1% shift in Earth's orbit is unlikely to lead to catastrophic consequences for life, as it would not significantly alter the planet's temperature. The current orbit already experiences a variation of 2.6% due to its elliptical shape, which suggests that a 1% change would be minimal. While some argue that a slight shift could lower temperatures, the greenhouse effect and Earth's water bodies help maintain stable conditions. Overall, life on Earth would likely adapt to such a small change without facing extinction. The discussion emphasizes that while temperature changes could occur, they would not be drastic enough to threaten life.
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If the Earth was forcibly moved 1% off it's current orbit, What would happen to life? How would it be any different from what it is now? Will we die?
 
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We won't die. Since a stable distance is needed to maintain a certain temperature which allows life possible on Earth (with greenhouse effect in play as well, else wise the average surface temperature would be -18 with its current position), the 1% off its current orbit won't move us far enough where temperature would decrease and making Earth cold.
 
Considering that the Earth varies its distance from the Sun by some 2.6% already just by virtue of the eccentricity of its orbit, I don't think you'd notice much difference.
 
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Considering that the Earth varies its distance from the Sun by some 2.6% already just by virtue of the eccentricity of its orbit, I don't think you'd notice much difference.

The two cases are different. The Earth's orbit is elliptical with the difference is 2.6%, but the heat at periphelion can be preserved to the aphelion time because we have a lot of water.
If the Earth were 1% further off, the total energy the Earth received is also off by square.
I don't think we would die, but the temperature would drop quite considerably.
 
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