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Coverage dated September 21, 2026

‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn

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New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms The planetary life support systems relied upon by humans have deteriorated to their worst levels ever recorded amid ongoing pollution and habitat destruction, according to a key yet gri…

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  1. The Guardian

    ‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn (opens The Guardian)

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    New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms The planetary life support systems relied upon by humans have deteriorated to their worst levels ever recorded amid ongoing pollution and habitat destruction, according to a key yet gri…

  2. Scientific American

    9 ‘boundaries’ keep Earth livable. We’ve breached 7 of them (opens Scientific American)

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    Earth’s annual checkup shows that we’re at increasing risk of moving away from the environment we’re adapted to

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