"Record Highs in 22 Vital Signs Signal Urgent Climate Crisis, Warns Report"

A new report warns that Earth is facing an urgent climate crisis, with 22 out of 34 vital signs indicating severe deterioration due to climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.

• According to a report from Oregon State University, 22 vital signs of Earth are now at record levels, signaling a critical warning about the impacts of climate change.
• The report highlights the threat of tipping points in the climate system, which could lead to irreversible changes in ecosystems and increased wildfire activity across the globe.
• Record levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions are contributing to a trajectory that could result in a fundamentally different planet, severely impacting natural systems and humanity.