Many of Earth’s “vital signs” have hit record extremes, indicating that “the future of humanity hangs in the balance”, a group of the world’s most senior climate experts have said.

More and more scientists are now looking into the possibility of societal collapse, says the report, which assessed 35 vital signs in 2023 and found that 25 were worse than ever recorded, including carbon dioxide levels and human population. This indicates a “critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis”, it says.

The temperature of Earth’s surface and oceans hit an all-time high, driven by record burning of fossil fuels, the report found. Human population is increasing at a rate of approximately 200,000 people a day and the number of cattle and sheep by 170,000 a day, all adding to record greenhouse gas emissions.

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    1 month ago

    “Balance” HA! You’re late to picture. It’s easily too late 2030 Has been my call for over a decade now. Everyone says I’m crazy. I know you’re ignorant. You think this is an accident. This is conducted intentionally by folks and you can’t see what is obvious because they won’t STFU about everything else. You’re a sucker for believing fucking anything. Don’t believe me. Figure it out for yourself. Stop believing anything. It’s fucking obvious when you discard the flash of the neon sign.