Implement stricter regulations and independent verification of emissions to ensure accurate reporting and accountability.
Climate Change
Climate Change Risk
Assessment for this date
Current climate risks are high due to policy failures, increasing extreme weather events, and significant economic and ecological impacts.
December 5, 2025
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current climate threat level is elevated due to a combination of factors including the end of La Niña, which may lead to more unpredictable weather patterns, and the increasing frequency and intensity of tornadoes and hurricanes as noted in recent reports. Furthermore, the failure of COP30 to adequately address the needs of climate migrants and the retraction of major climate studies undermine global policy efforts. The discovery that real emissions are worse than reported highlights the gap between policy and practice, exacerbating long-term risks. Additionally, the potential for significant economic damages due to climate change, as well as the threat to biodiversity and ecosystems, underscores the urgent need for effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Advocate for stronger international climate agreements that prioritize the needs of climate migrants and vulnerable populations.
Develop and disseminate more reliable climate models to better predict and prepare for extreme weather events.
Invest in sustainable practices and technologies to reduce carbon footprints and enhance resilience to climate impacts.
Engage in local climate action plans, such as 'walk audits' to reduce pollution and promote sustainable urban development.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- The EPA let companies estimate their own pollution levels. We discovered real emissions are far worse.
- Millions have fled weather disasters, but they had few champions at COP30
- A Cat 4 and 5 extravaganza: A look back at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season
- Delaying Net Zero Could Lock the Planet Into 1,000 Years of Extreme Heat Publisher: SciTechDaily
- Climate Change Could Slash Global Income by 19% in 26 Years Publisher: Букви