Carbon Quote by Gwynne Dyer
“There is a point of no return after which warming becomes unstoppable - and we are probably going to sail right through it. It is the point at which anthropogenic (human-caused) warming triggers huge releases of carbon dioxide from warming oceans, or similar releases of both carbon dioxide and methane from melting permafrost, or both. Most climate scientists think that point lies not far beyond 2.0°C (3.6°F) C hotter.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Climate Crisis, 2022
Beyond a temperature threshold, feedback loops could cause rapid, uncontrollable warming, likely near 2 °C above pre‑industrial levels
In simple terms: Critical warming point triggers runaway climate change
Key Takeaway
Act now to avoid irreversible damage
Themes
climate change
environment
policy
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
analytical
warning
When to use this quote
- industrial emissions
- global temperature monitoring
- policy negotiations
Key Concepts
tipping points
carbon cycle
feedback loops
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can delay reaching the tipping point?
- How can societies prepare for irreversible changes?
A Different Perspective
Mitigation may be insufficient after the point is passed
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