On the Precipice

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12 November 2021

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On the Precipice summarises what we know about Antarctica and its ice sheets in a warming world

Today we’re releasing a report about the future of Antarctica’s ice sheets – a timely insight into the implications of COP26 decisions.

The numbers are sharp and the repercussions alarming, but it’s not too late. We still have a chance to curb CO2 emissions before we reach a climate tipping point.

The science is clear that setting a global warming heat ceiling at 1.5°C is a target humanity cannot afford to miss.

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