Earth Crossed its First Global Tipping Point: What This Means and Why Hope Remains
Wed Dec 17 2025
Have you heard the news? A new report has found that Earth has officially crossed its first global tipping point. But what does that actually mean for our future? Are we past the point of no return?
Short answer: no, and giving up is the worst thing we could do.
In this episode, host Taylor Ganis sits down with Dr. Steve Smith, one of the scientists and writers behind the Global Tipping Points Report, to break down what global tipping points really are, how it effects each and every one of us, and how we can all take action.
Ways to take action:
Read the Global Tipping Points ReportIf you are in the United States, here is a resource to help you find volunteer opportunities in your state/local community. (This list is a work and progress, and if you would like to volunteer some time to help add to it to help connect people to opportunities near them, then please email hopefulenvironmentalistpod@gmail.com)Looking for a way to get involved with The Hopeful Environmentalist? We are currently looking for help with:website designsocial media managersnewsletter enthusiasts audio editorsand more! Reach out to hopefulenvironmentalistpod@gmail.com to get involvedFollow @hopeful_environmentalist on Instagram to stay up to date on ways to take action and to be in the know for new episodes
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Have you heard the news? A new report has found that Earth has officially crossed its first global tipping point. But what does that actually mean for our future? Are we past the point of no return? Short answer: no, and giving up is the worst thing we could do. In this episode, host Taylor Ganis sits down with Dr. Steve Smith, one of the scientists and writers behind the Global Tipping Points Report, to break down what global tipping points really are, how it effects each and every one of us, and how we can all take action. Ways to take action: Read the Global Tipping Points ReportIf you are in the United States, here is a resource to help you find volunteer opportunities in your state/local community. (This list is a work and progress, and if you would like to volunteer some time to help add to it to help connect people to opportunities near them, then please email hopefulenvironmentalistpod@gmail.com)Looking for a way to get involved with The Hopeful Environmentalist? We are currently looking for help with:website designsocial media managersnewsletter enthusiasts audio editorsand more! Reach out to hopefulenvironmentalistpod@gmail.com to get involvedFollow @hopeful_environmentalist on Instagram to stay up to date on ways to take action and to be in the know for new episodes