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title: "Explained: Seven climate tipping points that could change life as we know it"
description: "Evidence is mounting that several Earth systems are on the verge of breaching their tipping points. Scientists warn that triggering them poses grave threats for our planet's life-support systems. There is still a window of opportunity to prevent this breach but it's closing faster than we realise."
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# Explained: Seven climate tipping points that could change life as we know it

> Evidence is mounting that several Earth systems are on the verge of breaching their tipping points. Scientists warn that triggering them poses grave threats for our planet's life-support systems. There is still a window of opportunity to prevent this breach but it's closing faster than we realise.

By Daily Maverick · Published 4 April 2024, 23:00 SAST · Updated 2 January 2025, 11:48 SAST

## Content

Learn more about Earth's seven key [tipping points](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/climate-change-tipping-points/).