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Daily Episode 124 - New Research on Tipping Points
Season 2, Ep. 124
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New research indicates that several tipping points may be officially crossed before we technically hit 1.5C. The paper also researched the impacts of duration above a benchmark vs highest temperature peak.
Global warming must peak below 2°C to limit tipping point risks - University of Exeter News
The implications of overshooting 1.5 °C on Earth system tipping elements—a review - IOPscience
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