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Coral Reef Die-Off Marks Earth’s First Climate Tipping Point Reached

Researchers announce coral reefs have reached Earth’s first climate tipping point due to unprecedented bleaching events. The finding comes from a major assessment of planetary thresholds that could trigger irreversible changes across multiple Earth systems.

Coral reef ecosystems have officially reached Earth’s first climate tipping point according to researchers who today announced that surging global temperatures have pushed these vital marine systems into widespread, irreversible decline. This landmark assessment marks the first time scientists have confirmed a planetary threshold has been crossed, signaling profound changes that cannot be reversed even with immediate climate action.

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