How Humanity is reducing potential human extinction due to greenhouse warming (a):

Tell the Community

Who are humanity's Thought Leaders for this risk? Please recommend adding or modifying thought leaders

At the time of this latest update, there isn't a single dedicated thought leader specifically focused on this exact issue. However, the below notable individuals have discussed this topic and have contributed to the discourse. 

James Hansen

Katharine Hayhoe

Rajendra Pachauri

Mitigations that are being implemented for this existential risk: Tell the Community

As of the date of this last revision, there are no known funded and proven effective global mitigations already in place for this risk. 

Highest Risk Priority Number (RPN): In Process DRAFT: (RPN): 360 

Greenhouse heating (a):


CASE 1: runaway greenhouse effect
(RPN): 360


CASE 4: 6 degrees centigrade global warming 

(RPN): 270 


CASE 3: 4 degrees centigrade global warming  

(RPN):  250
 

CASE 2: 2 degrees centigrade global warming  

(RPN): 200 


Who is responsible to mitigate this extinction risk?: 

As of the date of this last revision, there are no known responsible government institutions tasked to design and implement mitigations for this extinction risk.

Addressing climate change and its potential impacts requires collective action and involvement from scientists, policymakers, businesses, and individuals worldwide.

Please recommend adding or modifying responsible parties

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