Major Earth systems likely on track to collapse. The risk is most urgent for the Atlantic current, which could tip into collapse within the next 15 years, and the Amazon rainforest, which could begin a runaway process of conversion to fire-prone grassland by the 2070s.
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The Hill
Study finds major Earth systems likely on track to collapse: 5 things to know
Four key pillars of the global climate are melting in the heat trapped by rising fossil fuel emissions, a new study has found. The relatively stable climate that nurtured human civilization depends…
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Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood 🌊❗ as models project possible shutdown of northern Atlantic overturning after 2100. The shutdown follows increasing surface warming ☀️ and freshening of surface water 💧.
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the Guardian
Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout
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