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The amount of marine life off north-east Greenland could expand by more than a quarter, according to new research.

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Current climate policy is insufficient. Learn how human emissions drive climate change and the consequences of inaction.

These points of no return are specific moments when the planet has warmed so much that certain effects become irreversible.

These points of no return are specific moments when the planet has warmed so much that certain effects become irreversible.

Humankind faces unprecedented changes in climate patterns, sea-level, ocean acidity, ecosystems, and more. Learn more about the science behind these issues in the following FAQs.