Imminent Catastrophic Climate Tipping Points: Urgent Action Needed

A new scientific report warns that continued global warming could trigger catastrophic tipping points in the Earth's climate system, leading to irreversible consequences. The collapse of the Greenland ice sheet, unstoppable ice loss in West Antarctica, permafrost thawing, coral die-offs, and the collapse of ocean currents are among the potential tipping points. The report emphasizes the urgent need for a rapid phase-out of greenhouse gas emissions and a global commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. It also calls for strengthening global frameworks for adapting to climate impacts, investing in scientific research on tipping points, and triggering positive tipping points through low-carbon transitions.