A famous climate graphic is running out of red

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🗞️ Driving the news: The iconic "climate stripes," representing rising global temperatures since 1850, have been updated with an even darker red to reflect unprecedented warming
• The Abel Tasman expedition yacht, carrying a custom sail printed with these stripes, completed a symbolic journey through the Arctic’s Northwest Passage to raise awareness on climate impacts in the region

🔭 The context: Originally designed by climate scientist Ed Hawkins, the stripes visually depict temperature increases over time
• They’ve inspired similar visuals, such as "air quality stripes" for pollution levels and "biodiversity stripes" to show declining species diversity

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The changing colors underscore the rapid warming in the Arctic, which affects global climate stability, marine ecosystems, and food security
• These visuals aim to foster a deeper connection to the environmental crises that threaten natural and human systems

⏭️ What's next: As climate indicators worsen, scientists may further modify the visual scale to capture extreme temperatures
• The Abel Tasman plans future voyages, aiming to continue raising awareness of the urgent need for climate action

💬 One quote: "We're warming the planet through our actions, and it's causing these types of events to become more severe and more common," - Ed Hawkins, the creator of the climate stripes

📈 One stat: The summer of 2024 was the hottest on record globally, with 2024 potentially becoming the hottest year since temperature tracking began

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