Dutch climatologist Siebren Drijfhout published a study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) regarding atmospheric blocking and sea-ice feedback. The model suggests a potential "mini ice age" or significant cooling period beginning around 2030 and lasting until 2070. The concept of "peer review" is debated, with comparisons made to the obsessive nature of Star Trek fans and the potential for insular validation within the scientific community.

