EXPLAINED: Seven climate tipping points that could change life as we know it.

Addressing vulnerability and promoting security
Apr 08, 2024 | Daily Maverick

Evidence is mounting that several Earth systems are on the verge of breaching their tipping points. Scientists warn that triggering them poses grave threats for our planet's life-support systems. There is still a window of opportunity to prevent this breach but it's closing faster than we realise.


These seven tipping points are listed in the article by the Daily Maverick.



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