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Heat waves and extreme weather highlight climate tipping points
Global temperatures hit unprecedented highs this week, raising alarms about the planet's future stability.
In short:
- Earth’s average temperature has exceeded 1.5°C above preindustrial levels since last July.
- Record-breaking temperatures led to deadly heat waves, wildfires typhoons worldwide.
- Scientists warn that these events indicate a weakening resilience of natural systems.
Key quote:
“The extreme events that we are now experiencing are indications of the weakening resilience of these systems. We cannot risk pushing this any further.”
— Johan Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Why this matters:
Rising temperatures and increased frequency of extreme weather events threaten global ecosystems and human health. Immediate action to reduce carbon emissions is critical to prevent crossing irreversible climate thresholds.
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