A new study suggests breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius limit above preindustrial global temperatures could trigger a series of tipping points that may lead to irreversible changes to our climate system. On this science edition of PCUSA, Rick Pantaleo talks with David McKay, the study’s lead author, to talk about the consequences of setting off these tipping points.
Science Edition: Climate Tipping Points
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A new study suggests breaching the 1.5-degree Celsius limit above pre-industrial global temperatures could trigger a series of tipping points that may lead to irreversible changes to our climate system. Rick Pantaleo talks about the study's findings with its lead author David McKay.