New report tracks growing risks of Earth system tipping points - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

New Report on Earth System Tipping Points

A new report by 160 scientists highlights the growing risks of Earth system tipping points, with widespread coral reef die-off being the world's first climate tipping point.

The Global Tipping Points Report 2025, led by the University of Exeter, reveals mounting risks across Earth's systems, including melting glaciers and ice fields, slowing ocean currents, and pressure on ice sheets and rainforests.

The report, which includes contributions from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and 85 other institutions, emphasizes the risks, consequences, and governance challenges surrounding Earth system tipping points.

Widespread coral reef die-off marks the world’s first climate tipping point.

Author's summary: Report warns of growing Earth system tipping points.

more

environewsnigeria.com environewsnigeria.com — 2025-10-13

More News