University of Sheffield
- Extreme weather events such as wildfires and droughts combined with rising stress levels are increasing the likelihood of ecosystems collapse, say scientists
- A UK research team, including scientists from the University of Sheffield, used computer modelling to look at four ecosystems under threat to work out what factors might lead to tipping points
- The number of extreme climate events has increased since 1980 and global warming even at 1.5°C will increase those numbers further
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