Earth Exceeds Safe Limits in Six Key Environmental Factors
A recent international study has raised concerns about the state of the planet, indicating that Earth is surpassing its "safe operating space for humanity" in six out of nine crucial environmental measurements.
Key Points
- Alarming Findings: The study, conducted by 29 scientists in eight nations, highlights that Earth is no longer within the "safe operating space for humanity."
- Planetary Boundaries Examined: The researchers examined nine critical "planetary boundaries" that are essential for maintaining a liveable environment for humanity.
- The Nine Planetary Boundaries: The nine planetary boundaries include:
- climate change,
- biosphere integrity,
- land system change,
- freshwater usage,
- biogeochemical flows,
- novel entities (synthetic chemicals ....
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