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Planetary Boundaries

Yves Earhart

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Planetary Boundaries tackles the critical question of Earth’s ecological limits, offering a roadmap for humanity’s survival within our planet’s fragile systems. Centered on the planetary boundaries framework—nine processes that stabilize Earth’s environment—the book reveals how human activity has pushed four boundaries past safe limits, including climate change and biodiversity loss. These breaches threaten food security, water access, and global stability, with examples like the 68% drop in vertebrate populations since 1970 and CO2 levels exceeding 400 ppm. The authors blend Earth system science with stark data, showing how crossing these thresholds risks irreversible damage, such as disrupted rainfall patterns from Amazon deforestation.

 
The book traces humanity’s rapid environmental impact since the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the post-1950s “Great Acceleration” of resource use and emissions. Yet it pairs warnings with solutions, advocating regenerative agriculture and circular economies to realign growth with ecological limits. By integrating Indigenous knowledge and case studies—like Costa Rica’s reforestation success—the authors bridge science and action, challenging reliance on technology alone. Structured for clarity, it progresses from explaining tipping points and feedback mechanisms to analyzing policy failures and sustainable alternatives. Its unique value lies in balancing rigorous science with hope, framing planetary boundaries not as constraints but as essential guides for rethinking progress in the Anthropocene.

 
Accessible yet deeply researched, Planetary Boundaries empowers policymakers and citizens to prioritize ecological health alongside economic goals. It’s a vital synthesis of interdisciplinary insights, urging humility and systemic change to safeguard humanity’s future.
Disponibile da: 26/01/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 69 pagine.

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