Over the last 12 to 18 months, action on climate change around the world is moving at a new velocity across the spectrum of climate science, politics, technology and community attitudes This report by The Climate Institute identifies ten factors whose scope and reach are mobilising global responses to climate change. Each of these factors has accumulated enough momentum in its own right to create a global tipping point on greenhouse action. The critical question is whether Australia will be left behind — politically and economically.