TIPPING POINTS & THE CLIMATE CRISIS

One can be discouraged by recent weather-related disasters and looming physical tipping points like melting permafrost and rising oceans. However, there are also positive tipping points in the economy and in our society that are at work too. According to Tim Lenton, Director of Global Systems, University of Exeter, we must do all we can to assist these positive forces to scale up to reach a point where there will be cascading feedback loops that increase the effect, reducing global emissions and climate change. Examples are the rapid growth of alternative energy, Ev’s, better batteries, regenerative agricultural practices and changes in social norms like plant-based diets and reduction of food waste. Our actions are a part of these positive tipping points.

Earth Steward Action: Be encouraged that your creation care lifestyle is part of powerful positive tipping points.

Sources: https://www.weforum.org