Kipppunkte des Klimas

NOAA says El Niño has formed — could this be the 1997‑strength event scientists fear?

NOAA declared on June 11 that El Niño has formed. Forecasters warn this early, fast‑developing event could rival 1997, raising the odds of heat waves, floods, droughts, wildfires … Jun 11, 2026

Environment

Point of No Return: Scientists Issue Warning

New analyses from climate researchers warn the planet is warming faster than expected and that multiple tipping points — from coral die-off to Amazon dieback and melting ice sheet… Feb 22, 2026

Environment

UN Declares Global 'Water Bankruptcy'

A United Nations University report led by Kaveh Madani says the world has passed a tipping point: rivers, wetlands and aquifers are being depleted and degraded faster than they ca… Jan 21, 2026

Science

Amazon Nears Hypertropical Climate Shift

A major Nature study finds the central Amazon is experiencing ‘hot droughts’ that signal an emerging hypertropical climate — a hotter, drier state not seen for millions of years —… Dez 31, 2025

Scientists Warn of Abrupt, Potentially Irreversible Antarctic Collapse

A new study finds rapid, interconnected changes to Antarctica’s ice, ocean and ecosystems that could trigger irreversible impacts on global sea levels, ocean circulation and biodi… Nov 12, 2025