"Scientists Warn: Earth Teeters on Brink of Five Catastrophic Climate Tipping Points"

Scientists warn that the Earth is on the brink of crossing five critical climate tipping points, with three more at risk in the 2030s if global temperatures rise 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. These tipping points, including the collapse of ice sheets, thawing permafrost, and the death of coral reefs, could trigger irreversible damage to ecosystems, staple crop growth, and lead to mass displacement, political instability, and financial collapse. Unlike gradual climate changes, tipping points can cause sudden and permanent shifts in the planet's functioning. The report highlights the urgent need for action as world leaders gather for the Cop28 climate summit, with current emissions targets putting the planet on track to heat 2.5C by the end of the century.