Such a sharp statement scientist made at the cosmological conference in his honor, which takes place at the University of Cambridge, writes NV referring to Science Alert.

"We are close to the tipping point, after which global warming will become irreversible. Trump's actions can push the Earth beyond this boundary, after which it will look like Venus with a temperature of 250 degrees and rain from sulfuric acid, "said Hawking.

Speaking of Trump's actions, the scientist had in mind the statement made on June 1, 2017 by the US president about his country's withdrawal from the Paris agreement on climate. According to Trump, climate change is a "false" problem.

At the same time, according to Stephen Hawking, "By denying evidence of climate change and coming out of the Paris climate agreement, Donald Trump will damage the environment of our beautiful and avoidable planet and endanger peace for us and our children".

In his statement, the scientist also recalled that the greenhouse effect on Venus is so strong that lead is melted on its surface. However, the journalists of Science Alert note that Stephen Hawking, apparently, exaggerates the threat of global warming for earthlings.