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Environmental Science

Planetary Boundaries and Human Activity

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Many of the nine planetary boundaries—including climate change, biodiversity, and nutrient cycles—have already been exceeded, entering the danger zone.

Why this is interesting

You've likely heard that we're pushing the planet to its limits, but did you know scientists have drawn actual lines? Some of those lines are already crossed.