Coral Reefs Face Collapse if 15°C Warming Threshold is Breached
Monday, June 2, 2025, 10:21 am
Scientists warn that if global temperatures rise past a critical 15°C threshold, most coral reefs could perish, jeopardizing vital marine ecosystems and biodiversity. The stark forecast has experts calling for urgent climate action amid dire environmental warnings.
La plupart des récifs vont mourir si la planète franchit le seuil d’1,5°C de réchauffement climatique.
L’avenir des récifs coralliens est assez clair pour la science : à 1,5 °C de réchauffement climatique, seuil que la planète est désormais quasi-certaine de franchir, la plupart des coraux devraient mourir.
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