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Here are 3 pieces of research released in 2023 that warn us of oncoming catastrophes, and the fundamental changes we must make to avoid them.

The Interconnected Disaster Risks Report 2023 identifies 6 risk tipping points, which put pressure on our systems until they are pushed to the brink of collapse.

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The Earth is approaching six environmental and technological tipping points that could prove disastrous for humanity if not addressed, according to a UN report.Tipping points are identified as the moments at which complex systems, such as the global ...

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Some areas in the Indo-Gangetic basin in India have already passed the groundwater depletion tipping point and its entire northwestern region is predicted to experience critically low groundwater availability by 2025, according to a new report by the United Nations.

Washington (AFP) Oct 25, 2023 - Melting glaciers, unbearable heat and space junk: a month before crunch climate talks in the United Arab Emirates, a UN report published Wednesday warns about irreversible impacts to the planet without drastic changes to connected social and physical systems.

Drastic changes are approaching if risks to our fundamental socioecological systems are not addressed.

Tipping points are connected and crossing one could hasten the approach of another, the UN researchers said.

Discover the sobering findings of the Interconnected Disaster Risks Report, highlighting the alarming proximity of climate, ecosystem, and technological tipping points. Learn why policy leaders must address root causes, such as fossil fuel use and over-exploitation of natural resources, to prevent further risks and build long-term sustainability.