Abu dhabi: Scientists warn that the Earth is likely to surpass a significant global warming threshold within the next decade, edging closer to a climate disaster.

According to Emirates News Agency, a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) identifies several climate-friendly technologies, such as renewable energy, that may be nearing tipping points, potentially becoming mainstream. These advancements could enable a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, breaking reliance on fossil fuels in certain sectors.

The UNEP report, titled "Cheaper. Cleaner. Unstoppable. Clean technologies that are delivering for the Climate," emphasizes that reaching these tipping points requires consistent policies, investment, and public support. The report suggests that once progress reaches a certain level, it can become self-reinforcing, offering hope to those combating climate change. Anne Olhoff, director of the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre, stated, "For so long our economies and societies have been tied to fossil fuels. But we're finally at the point where, at least in some cases, we're poised to break the iron grip of coal, oil, and gas."

The report highlights five areas to monitor closely: renewable energy as the cheapest option, the mainstream adoption of electric vehicles, smarter buildings reducing the need for air conditioning, the transformation of heating and cooling through heat pumps, and the rapid climate benefits of cutting food waste. These areas represent significant opportunities for progress in the fight against climate change.