US EditionCoral Reefs Enter Irreversible Decline as CO2 Hits Record
- On Oct. 29, a BioScience report showed 22 of the planet's 34 measurable 'vital signs' hit record extremes in 2024, with 2025 on the same trajectory.
- Falling aerosol levels and albedo changes mean fewer sunlight-reflecting aerosols let heat build up, while melting ice lowers Earth's albedo, exposing darker surfaces that amplify warming.
- Ocean heat and ice loss hit record highs, fueling the largest coral-bleaching event and a 370% surge in fire-related losses, while tree-cover loss reached 29.6 million hectares in 2024.
- Rapidly scaling renewable energy, especially solar and wind, could curb emissions as Ripple warned, `Every year of delay locks in higher risks and costs`, while Mike Barrett urged speed and cooperation.
- Researchers warn that crossing tipping points could push Earth into a self-sustaining hothouse regime and warm the planet up to 5.6 F by 2100, marking a turning point in the Holocene .
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Earth’s climate just crossed a line we can’t ignore
Humanity has reached the first Earth system tipping point, the widespread death of warm-water coral reefs, marking the beginning of irreversible planetary shifts. As global temperatures move beyond 1.5°C, the world risks cascading crises such as ice sheet melt, Amazon rainforest dieback, and ocean current collapse. Scientists from the University of Exeter warn that these interconnected tipping points could transform the planet unless urgent, sys…
Humanity is on path toward 'climate chaos,' scientists warn
Industries and individuals around the world burned record amounts of oil, gas and coal last year, releasing more greenhouse gases than ever before, a group of leading scientists said in a new report, warning that humanity is hurtling toward "climate chaos."
Climate Status Report: Sos for 22 Life Signs of the Planet (ANSA)
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