global temperature

Study estimates 62 per cent risk of triggering climate tipping points under continued warming

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Study estimates 62 per cent risk of triggering climate tipping points under continued warming

A new study has estimated a 62 per cent risk of triggering climate ‘tipping points’ based on current policies and the resulting warming. Collapse of ice sheets and death of coral reefs are some of the tipping points, or points of no return, which scientists have predicted to occur under continued global warming. Effects of … Read more

UNEP calls for doubling spend on nature-based solutions by 2025

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UNEP calls for doubling spend on nature-based solutions by 2025

As global crises such as food insecurity, energy shortage, inflation, geopolitics and supply chain issues gain political priority, a new report by the UN Environment Programme calls for doubling spend on nature-based solutions by 2025. While war, economy and related crises will take top priority, there cannot be any backsliding on the efforts to restrict … Read more