Dr. Tim Lenton Warns of Economic Catastrophe Due to Climate Change and Advocates for Renewable Energy Transition

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Dr. Tim Lenton warns of a potential 50% loss in global GDP by 2070.
Current policies could lead to a 3-4 degrees Celsius temperature rise.
Withdrawal of insurance from real estate indicates economic impacts of climate change.
Loss of ice sheets and rainforests could lead to food and water security crises.
Previous predictions underestimated climate change's impact by focusing on outdoor activities.
Transition to renewable energy is becoming the cheapest power globally.
Lenton hopes for a future with renewable energy and resilience against climate challenges.

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Climate Change Could Halve GDP by 2090

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Dr. Tim Lenton warns of a 50% loss in global GDP by 2090.
Current warming trajectory could lead to significant economic and social challenges.
Lenton draws parallels to the 2007-2008 financial crisis.
He emphasizes the need for community resilience in climate action.
Lenton believes renewable energy transition could create a positive tipping point.

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Climate Change Could Halve GDP by 2090