Climate emergency and tipping points.

With the exception of situations when our country is in need, such as floods and hailstorms, the climate crisis is often not a priority topic in the media. It is rare to find articles on the Internet that deal with climate change without a particular event attracting more attention. However, climate change is a real problem and the critical point has already been reached. Scientists talk about the "point of no return".

The lack of information and awareness leads to two types of reactions: some acknowledge the existence of climate change and are aware of its consequences, while deniers believe in conspiracies of the powerful. However, the climate crisis is real and moving fast. It is imperative that we collectively take action, especially at government level and during international summits such as Cop28 in Dubai (November-December 2023).

The most serious threat is the tropicalization of the climate, the alternation of large droughts and excessive rainfall, which leads to the destabilization of ecosystems and desertification. Ignoring this problem will only accelerate the negative consequences. CO2 from fossil fuels is a critical factor and legislative measures need to be introduced to regulate it.

It is important to change the language used to describe this situation. Instead of "climate change", we should talk about "climate emergency", since this is a serious crisis. Global and European proposals already exist, particularly for countries such as China, India and the US, which are major contributors to pollution.

We cannot allow "tipping points" such as melting glaciers, melting permafrost or deforestation to be avoided. Data shows that climate disasters have quadrupled over the past decade, leading to significant social consequences, including loss of life.

We must trust the science and experts who study these phenomena and not ignore the gravity of the situation. Saving our planet and our lives must be a priority. (Co2AI)