Environmental News Network - World Reaches a Climate ‘Tipping Point,’ Imperiling Coral Reefs

Global Surge of New Marine Species Discovered as Scientists Confirm First Climate Tipping Point Crossed

1. Coral Collapse Signals Earth’s First Climate Tipping Point Exeter, United Kingdom — Scientists at the University of Exeter say the world has officially crossed its first climate tipping point, as surging global temperatures drive widespread coral die-offs. A new report led by social scientist Steve Smith identifies reef systems as the first ecosystem to irreversibly shift under human-driven warming. The findings warn that other critical syste…

Environmental News Network - World Reaches a Climate ‘Tipping Point,’ Imperiling Coral Reefs

Scientists say that warming has breached a critical threshold for tropical coral reefs, which are expected to see catastrophic losses in the years ahead.

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point – News

University of Exeter reported *Widespread mortality of warm-water coral reefs under way, as world reaches first tipping point *With global warming set to breach 1.5°C, world dangerously close to further catastrophic tipping points *These include melting ice sheets, Amazon rainforest dieback and collapse of vital ocean currents *Tipping points pose a new type of threat that current international structures and agreements are not designed to count…