Earth heading for 'irreversible climate catastrophe'

According to an alarming annual climate report, the Earth's vital functions show a rapidly deteriorating state. As we approach the UN summit, the urgent need for immediate climate action has never been greater. The report was prepared by an international coalition led by scientists from Oregon State University (OSU). It issues a chilling warning that the Earth is heading into a "critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis" that requires swift and decisive action.

Dangerous times on planet earth

The detailed report, titled "State of the Climate Report 2024: Dangerous Times for Planet Earth," identifies several areas — including energy, pollutants, nature, food and the economy — where policy changes are essential.

"Much of the very fabric of life on our planet is threatened," said William Ripple, a professor in the OSU College of Forestry. "We are already in the midst of a sudden climate shock that threatens life on Earth like nothing humans have ever seen."(Rodielon Putol, more at earth.com)