Many of Earth’s “vital signs” have hit record extremes, indicating that “the future of humanity hangs in the balance”, a group of the world’s most senior climate experts have said.

More and more scientists are now looking into the possibility of societal collapse, says the report, which assessed 35 vital signs in 2023 and found that 25 were worse than ever recorded, including carbon dioxide levels and human population. This indicates a “critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis”, it says.

The temperature of Earth’s surface and oceans hit an all-time high, driven by record burning of fossil fuels, the report found. Human population is increasing at a rate of approximately 200,000 people a day and the number of cattle and sheep by 170,000 a day, all adding to record greenhouse gas emissions.

  • @[email protected]
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    128 hours ago

    I don’t care at this point. Don’t have kids or if you have them already have go bags and plans. We’re fucked

    • @Donjuanme
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      157 hours ago

      Where are you going with go bags? Everyone else is going there too.

    • @NineMileTower
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      28 hours ago

      We’re not THAT fucked as to where we need go bags.

      • @HasturInYellow
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        85 hours ago

        Everyone should have something like that. In any emergency you can grab it and leave the house and be prepared.

        • @NineMileTower
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          85 hours ago

          There’s a difference between an emergency and apocalyptic societal collapse.

          What do you put in your bag?