Coral reefs face irreversible damage from rising global temperatures

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Rising global temperatures have pushed coral reefs to a critical tipping point, potentially causing irreversible dieback and threatening marine ecosystems. Scientists warn that this climate change impact is happening rapidly, affecting hundreds of millions of people who depend on these vital underwater habitats. Other planetary tipping points include melting ice sheets, dying rainforests, and collapsing ocean currents.


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