Racing Against Tipping Points: Why Scientists Insist on 5% Annual Emission Cuts to Prevent Catastrophic Suffering
Racing Against Tipping Points: As COP30 unfolds in Belém, a chilling scientist statement rings out: Reduce fossil fuel CO2 emissions by at least 5% per year starting now, or face “suffering for billions. With the world teetering on 1.5°C, delays mean irreversible tipping points—like Amazon dieback or Antarctic melt—could unleash feedback loops to 5°C warming….