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Cascading climate tipping points ‘likely’

Last updated: May 20, 2025 11:05 pm
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Climate Tipping Points: A Wake-Up Call for Global Action

Multiple climate tipping points are looming on the horizon if we continue on our current path of environmental policies, according to groundbreaking new research. A team of scientists has conducted a comprehensive assessment of the risks associated with triggering tipping points in 16 different components of the Earth system. These tipping points range from the collapse of major ice sheets to the dieback of tropical coral reefs and vast forests.

The researchers’ most conservative estimate suggests a 62% chance of triggering these tipping points, on average, based on our current policies and the resulting global warming. However, there is hope in sight. The study reveals that adopting more sustainable pathways with lower greenhouse gas emissions could significantly reduce the risk of hitting these tipping points.

Lead author Jakob Deutloff emphasizes, “The power to prevent climate tipping points is still within our grasp. By transitioning towards a more sustainable future with reduced emissions, we can mitigate the risk of triggering these catastrophic events.” The study also highlights that certain tipping points, such as Amazon rainforest dieback and permafrost thaw, are unlikely to cause enough warming to trigger other tipping points.

A tipping point occurs when a small change leads to a significant and long-lasting transformation in a system. The research assessed the probabilities of tipping points under various scenarios, known as Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs). Professor Tim Lenton from the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter warns, “Climate tipping points could have devastating consequences for humanity. We are currently on a dangerous trajectory, and urgent global action is needed to steer us towards a safe and sustainable future.”

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The study, published in the journal Earth System Dynamics, underscores the critical need for immediate action to avert a climate crisis. It calls for the triggering of ‘positive tipping points’ in our societies and economies to pave the way for a sustainable future. The research was supported by the German Research Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund.

To read the full paper titled “High probability of triggering climate tipping points under current policies modestly amplified by Amazon dieback and permafrost thaw,” click here.

About the Author:
Brendan Montague is the editor of The Ecologist. This article is based on a press release from the University of Exeter.

This informative piece sheds light on the urgent need for global cooperation and decisive action to address the looming threat of climate tipping points. It serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility we share in safeguarding our planet for future generations.

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