Floods, heatwaves, droughts, forest fires – the effects of increasingly extreme weather are also becoming more pronounced. But this is just the beginning: The 1.5-degree limit has already become untenable, and global warming continues, putting us at risk of crossing several so-called tipping points in the climate system in the near future.
Benjamin von Brackel and Toralf Staud detail decades of research into tipping points, their possible dramatic consequences, and the ongoing debates among experts.
The authors take us on a journey around the world to the Earth‘s key tipping points, from the frozen landscapes of the poles to the gulf stream and the Amazon rainforest. They explain how our Earth – and climate science – works, and, by the end of the book, it becomes clear which tipping points truly warrant concern and which may be less critical.
Last but not least, the book highlights positive tipping points in technology and society that could drive exponential growth in climate protection and help us avoid plunging into a chaotic climate future.
