Climate system pushed to the very edge
George Monbiot is correct – the geological record shows a series of disastrous extinctions caused by the climate system being pushed beyond tipping points (Opinion, 11 November). Although such tipping points might soon be reached, it’s more persuasive to know exactly where the system is right now.
Temperatures in Europe are rising by around 0.5C per decade, equivalent to 5C per century. Compare this rate with