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Even temporarily overshooting Paris goals poses tipping point risks -research

Published 16:00 on December 22, 2022 / Last updated at 14:05 on December 22, 2022 / / International (UN Climate Talks)

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Even temporarily overshooting the 1.5-2C temperature limit goals of the Paris Agreement could significantly increase the risk of tipping point cascades that lead to irreversible changes to the climate, according to analysis published on Thursday.
Even temporarily overshooting the 1.5-2C temperature limit goals of the Paris Agreement could significantly increase the risk of tipping point cascades that lead to irreversible changes to the climate, according to analysis published on Thursday.


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