Impact of climate tipping points on UK economy severely underestimated, say academics

Published 15:58 on October 1, 2025 / Last updated at 15:58 on October 1, 2025 / / CO2 Management (CCUS, Engineered Removals), EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS)

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The risk of runaway climate tipping points occurring are significantly underestimated and would lead to severe negative social and economic impacts for the UK – and carbon removals are needed to keep the Paris Agreement targets within reach, academics told a webinar on Wednesday.
The risk of runaway climate tipping points occurring are significantly underestimated and would lead to severe negative social and economic impacts for the UK – and carbon removals are needed to keep the Paris Agreement targets within reach, academics told a webinar on Wednesday.


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