A study updating the planetary boundary framework shows that human activities are increasing the risk of triggering dramatic changes in Earth conditions. The framework identifies nine planetary boundaries that regulate the stability and livability of the planet. The study finds that six of the boundaries are being transgressed, with transgression increasing for all except the degradation of the ozone layer
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Calls from major international organizations regarding environmental protection and pollution control are becoming more frequent. Every fraction of a degree and every ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) counts in limiting global warming, says the UN.
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Human activity and appetites have weakened Earth's resilience, pushing it far beyond the "safe operating space" that keeps the world liveable for most species, including our own, a landmark study said Wednesday.