Earth's Planetary Health Boundaries: Scientists Issue Urgent Warning as Limits are Exceeded

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Earth's Planetary Health Boundaries: Scientists Issue Urgent Warning as Limits are Exceeded
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Scientists warn that human activity has caused the transgression of six out of nine crucial planetary boundaries, leading to dangerous and irreversible changes to the planet. The planetary boundary framework, established in 2009, helps identify a "safe operating space" for life on Earth. Sustaining life on the planet may become increasingly difficult as these boundaries are breached.

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