Tipping points are critical thresholds in the Earth system where small changes can lead to large and sometimes irreversible consequences. They occur in various interconnected systems, such as ice, ecosystems, oceans, and the atmosphere.
New research finds that a warming climate could flip globally […]
A “tipping point” is when a system, with just a […]
These results indicate that climate tipping is an imminent risk in the Earth System. Even the safe operating space of 1.5 or 2.0 degrees above present generally assumed by the IPCC might not be all that safe. According to the precautionary principle, we must consider abrupt and irreversible changes to the climate system as a real risk - at least until we understand these phenomena better.
Authors: Hongyue Dang, Jia Li Dang, H. & Li, J. Sci. China […]