A new study on #planetary 🌍 boundaries takes safety and justice (protecting #vulnerable populations) into account.

Rockström et al. (2023) suggest that we have crossed seven of eight planetary boundaries in terms of both #safety and #justice. ⚖️

The twin #biodiversity and #climate #crises are absolutely a matter of justice. Rich individuals and countries can buy more time and safety. But many of our planetary neighbours cannot.

Explainer 🔗 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01749-9

OA 🔗 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06083-8

Why ideas of ‘planetary boundaries’ must uphold environmental justice

Earth-system boundaries define a safe operating space for humanity. Accounting for the planet’s most vulnerable people provides a stark warning of the work still to be done.'