Three-quarters of people in G20 nations believe Earth near irreversible tipping point

A fireman battles with a fire near Toulon early on Tuesday. Hundreds of firefighters battled a fire racing through forests near the French Riviera that forced the evacuation of thousands of people from homes and holiday spots. Picture: AP

As deadly wildfires burn through Europe, a new survey has found 73% of people in G20 countries believe humans are pushing Earth to irreversible tipping points.

And 83% of respondents surveyed by Ipsos Mori for the Global Commons Alliance (GAC) were willing to do more to become better “planetary stewards” and protect and regenerate the environment.