Prof William Ripple

Prof William Ripple

@williamripple.bsky.social

Distinguished Professor of Ecology-Oregon State University Director-Alliance of World Scientists Co-Lead author "The 2024 State of the Climate Report" https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biae087

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We just published the 2026 State of the Climate Report. Of 16 planetary vital signs spanning greenhouse gas concentrations, temperatures, the oceans, ice, energy balance, and wildfire, 7 (44%) are currently at record extremes. Read report here: doi.org/10.1093/bios...

doi.orgThe 2026 state of the climate report: challenges and opportunitiesAbstract. Earth’s climate system is moving deeper into uncharted territory. We present the 2026 update of planetary vital signs that track the state of Ear

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We invite everyone (nonscientists) to endorse the Declaration of a Planetary Emergency, part of the upcoming World Scientists’ Warning to Humanity: A Third Notice. Add your name and share widely. Endorsement helps show public concern about the future of our planet. forms.gle/vAARd7mv2yS7...

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In our Climate Report my coauthors and I say: We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. Consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer future threats but are here now. Read report here doi.org/10.1093/bios...

doi.orgThe 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brinkWe are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. The consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer

In our Climate Report my coauthors and I say: We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. Consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer future threats but are here now. Read report here doi.org/10.1093/bios...

doi.orgThe 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brinkWe are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. The consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer

In our Climate Report my coauthors and I say: We are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. Consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer future threats but are here now. Read report here doi.org/10.1093/bios...

doi.orgThe 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brinkWe are hurtling toward climate chaos. The planet's vital signs are flashing red. The consequences of human-driven alterations of the climate are no longer

As we alarmingly wrote "We are hurtling toward climate chaos" in our new State of the Climate Report which just came out. It is well covered by the LA times. Thanks to my set of distinguished coauthors including @michaelemann.bsky.social @petergleick.bsky.social and others.

Ian James@ianjames.bsky.social

As global warming intensifies storms, droughts and wildfires, scientists warn that “the window to prevent the worst outcomes is rapidly closing.” Read about the new report on the state of the climate in @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/... Read the full report: doi.org/10.1093/bios...

Well done OpEd...

Aaron Putnam@aaronputnam.bsky.social

My Ph.D. student, Tricia Hall Collins, published the following OpEd in her hometown newspaper, The Columbus Dispatch. Consider giving it a read. 🧪 www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...

More floods with climate change...

WIRED@wired.com

Eyewitness video filmed on Monday, July 14 showed floodwater surging onto the platform of New York’s 28th Street Station as passengers watched from a train car. Intense storms and heavy rainfall caused flooding across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, with several flash flood warnings issued.