First Catastrophic Climate Tipping Point: Coral Reefs Facing Widespread Dieback
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Scientists report that coral reefs are facing a catastrophic tipping point due to global heating, with widespread dieback expected, and the community discusses the implications of this environmental crisis.
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I am very unsure if my children will be able to see natural coral reefs, that feels hugely unfair from the point of view of environmental loss and as part of the beauty of the ocean.