Tipping Point

Farmers along the Colorado River are experiencing increased water shortages due to a dry winter and reduced snowpack, exacerbating a drought affecting seven U.S. states and Mexico. Climate change is accelerating the drought's impact on agricultural plans in Colorado, as reported by science correspondent Miles O'Brien in the Tipping Point series.

Rising seas and coastal erosion threaten historic sites like Jamestown, Virginia, as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary. Archaeologists are working urgently to uncover and preserve historical artifacts before they are lost to climate change impacts.

More than half of the continental U.S. faces drought conditions, while other regions experience extreme weather, disrupting farmers dealing with high production costs. Paul Solman reports from southern Georgia for the Tipping Point series.

The article highlights an increasing number of countries implementing social media bans targeting youth. It questions whether global efforts to restrict youth access to social media are approaching a critical turning point.

High taxes are pushing struggling businesses to a 'tipping point', with fears that Labour is exploiting them as a 'cash tap', according to the CBI. The CBI warns that increasing tax burdens threaten the survival of vulnerable businesses.

The Caspian Sea, the world's largest inland body of water, is retreating at an alarming rate with visible consequences including stranded buildings and disappearing habitats. Scientists warn that the sea may be approaching a critical tipping point that could have severe environmental and ecological consequences.