Humanity on verge of 5 climate ‘tipping points,’ report warns

A new study warns that five major global tipping points are in danger of being crossed at current levels of warming, leaving humanity at an inflection point. These tipping points include ice sheets, rainforests, mountain glaciers, ocean currents, and coral reefs. The report also highlights positive tipping points such as the rapid improvement in battery technologies as electric cars become more popular. The study calls for countries to commit to phasing out fossil fuels and prioritize triggering positive tipping points.

Humanity on verge of 5 climate ‘tipping points,’ report warns
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A new study warns that five major global tipping points are in danger of being crossed at current levels of warming, leaving humanity at an inflection point. These tipping points include ice sheets, rainforests, mountain glaciers, ocean currents, and coral reefs. The report also highlights positive tipping points such as the rapid improvement in battery technologies as electric cars become more popular. The study calls for countries to commit to phasing out fossil fuels and prioritize triggering positive tipping points.