Key insights
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Tipping points explained: Tipping points are thresholds where small changes lead to significant, irreversible impacts.
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Coral reefs at risk: Coral reefs may have already passed a tipping point due to rising marine temperatures.
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Amazon rainforest threats: The Amazon faces multiple stressors that could trigger mass tree die-offs.
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Ocean currents affected: Melting ice from Greenland threatens the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.
Takeaways
The risks posed by climate tipping points are significant and require immediate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Every fraction of a degree of warming prevented can help mitigate these risks and protect vital ecosystems.