In April 2000, Latif was quoted in a Der Spiegel article (titled something along the lines of “Winter ade – nie wieder Schnee,” or “Goodbye Winter – Never Snow Again”) predicting that due to global warming, Germany would likely see fewer harsh winters with heavy frost and snow compared to previous decades.

He reportedly also mentioned recollections of snow around Easter in the past, implying such events were becoming rare or obsolete.

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From No Trick Zone

By P Gosselin

More than two decades ago, renowned climate scientist Mojib Latif of Germany’s Max Planck Instiute for Meterology, based in Hamburg, warned the climate-ambulance chasing Der Spiegel that, due to global warming, Germany would likely no longer experience harsh winters with heavy frost and snow as it had in previous decades.

In light of the current severe winter weather in Germany, Latif’s statements are facing renewed scrutiny. An article appearing in the Berliner Zeitung here notes that Latif’s prophecy has “aged poorly” and he appears to want to have nothing to do with them.

Hiding from the media

According to the Berliner Zeitung, the former Max Planck Institute scientist has recently stopped responding to media inquiries regarding his past claims. Critics argue that such drastic predictions damage the credibility of climate science, while others point out that extreme weather events—including intense cold snaps—can still occur within the broader context of climate change.

No Easter snow as well

Latif also claimed he recalled snow in the past occurring at Easter time, implying this no longer happens today. But that too was a false claim. perhaps prof. Latif will answer phone calls in April?