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Scientists have confirmed that Earth has reached its first climate tipping point, as global temperature surges trigger mass coral bleaching and die-offs across warm-water reefs worldwide. A new report led by the University of Exeter warns that coral ecosystems have entered irreversible decline, signaling a new era of escalating climate consequences. Lead author Steve Smith said tipping points are “no longer a future risk.” The study also highlights growing threats like ice-sheet collapse, Amazon dieback, and rising sea levels, urging urgent global action to curb emissions.
Monday, 13 October, 2025