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How can Earth observations contribute to our understanding of tipping elements in the climate system and help with early warning of change? Spanning research into tipping elements across the ocean, cryosphere and land domains, this session at ESA's Living Planet Symposium included discussions of priorities for improving our understanding of the risk tipping points pose and opportunities offered by remote sensing.
Read full story: What can satellites reveal about climate tipping points?