How dangerous climate tipping points are 'likely' to be triggered in a 1.5C world

Cecilia Keating
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Sea ice breaking up in spring in Greenland | Credit: iStock
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Sea ice breaking up in spring in Greenland | Credit: iStock

Findings suggest Paris Agreement's 1.5C global warming goal is 'not fully safe', scientists warn

Scientists have today raised the alarm that the world is currently at greater risk of triggering key climatic 'tipping points' than previously thought, which could lead to irreversible and accelerating...

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