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Earth’s ‘vital signs’ show planet at tipping point

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🗞️ Driving the news: Scientists warn that Earth's ecological systems are at a tipping point, as 25 of 35 planetary health markers have hit record extremes
Climate experts are urging an urgent phase-down of fossil fuels to prevent further environmental damage and potential societal collapse
They caution that rising temperatures, greenhouse gas emissions, and resource overuse are pushing the planet toward a catastrophic future

🔭 The context: Global indicators, including CO2 levels, ocean heat, and deforestation rates, are at alarming highs, with sea ice and glacier mass hitting record lows
Feedback loops, like permafrost thawing, are accelerating climate change impacts
Despite global commitments, most experts believe we will surpass 2.5°C warming by the century's end, far exceeding the 1.5°C Paris Agreement goal

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: A failure to reduce fossil fuel consumption and emissions will lead to devastating impacts on biodiversity, ecosystems, and human societies
Coral reefs, forests, and ice masses—key carbon sinks—are at risk of collapse, which could displace millions and exacerbate global conflicts

⏭️ What's next: Scientists call for transformative policies, including stronger carbon pricing and immediate efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, especially methane
If no action is taken, experts predict a dramatic rise in global temperatures, making climate catastrophe inevitable

💬 One quote: "Unlimited growth is an illusion in a world with finite resources," scientists stress in the report

📈 One stat: Only 6% of experts believe limiting warming to 1.5°C is still achievable

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