The climate crisis has reached unprecedented levels. Ignoring clear evidence linking human activities to devastating impacts on communities worldwide, from record temperatures to extreme weather events that have displaced millions and caused massive economic losses, could be suicidal.
A single year above 1.5 °C does not mean the Paris Agreement goals are out of reach. Instead of painting a future plagued by catastrophic flooding, economic dislocations, and droughts, scientists should focus on creating powerful tools for navigating change and building a more resilient world.