Six out of nine boundaries continue to be breached, soon to be followed by dangerous levels of ocean acidification
is far outside the safe operating space for humanity “and rapidly approaching a state of red alert”, according to the latest global analysis co-ordinated by the Potsdam Institute in Germany.
Critical Earth’s systems functions are at risk there is “a clear trend towards further transgression”. While this is not equivalent to drastic changes happening overnight, they mark entering territory of rising risk, it notes.Schisms and sleaze plague Keir Starmer’s first Labour conference, risking long-term damage
It will be an annual assessment and evolve into a diagnostic tool, with regular updates for politicians, policymakers and businesses, to assess humanity’s impact on the planetary boundaries and to return to the “safe operating zone” for Earth. The new initiative, designed to act as a guide for global development, is being supported by “planetary guardians”, an independent group of leaders supporting efforts to make the boundaries an essential measurement framework to inform collective action based on science, while striving to keep the planet stable and resilient.
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