Reinstate and strengthen climate regulations to curb emissions and protect ecosystems.
Climate Change
Climate Change Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's climate threat level is high due to policy rollbacks, increasing species extinction risks, and accelerated global warming.
August 2, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current climate risk is exacerbated by significant policy setbacks, such as the repeal of key climate regulations and the appointment of climate skeptics in influential positions, which undermine efforts to mitigate climate change. Additionally, the imminent threat of extinction for thousands of animal species and the acceleration of global warming due to reduced aerosols highlight the urgent need for comprehensive climate action. These factors contribute to long-term risks including biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, and intensified climate feedback loops.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Increase public awareness campaigns about the impacts of policy rollbacks on climate change.
Facilitate global cooperation to address biodiversity loss and implement conservation strategies.
Enhance research on climate change impacts and develop innovative solutions to mitigate them.
Invest in sustainable practices and technologies to reduce carbon footprints and support climate resilience.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- A ‘Dagger in the Heart’ of Climate Change Regulation Publisher: The New York Times
- Faster global warming linked to Chinese aerosol cuts Publisher: Phys.org
- ‘This is the mother lode’: Behind the conservative quest to upend climate rules Publisher: POLITICO Pro
- Thousands of animal species face an imminent threat of extinction from climate change Publisher: Earth.com
- Trump's EPA moves to repeal climate change 'holy grail' Publisher: MSNBC News