Rockstrøm et al - Planetary boundaries

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Research on planetary boundaries emphasizes the limits of Earth's ecosystems and the need for sustainable development. The concept, evolving from earlier ideas like 'limits to growth,' highlights the importance of understanding these boundaries in detail. The green revolution initially appeared to surpass these limits, but the current discourse indicates that the existing economic model may hinder significant progress toward sustainability. Despite advanced research available, including resources from the Stockholm Resilience Centre, there is concern over the lack of serious engagement with these findings, which are crucial for addressing global ecological challenges.
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What this is discussing was originally called 'limits to growth', or the carrying capacity of the global ecosystem. Economists pointed to the 'green revolution' as an example of getting past those limits, which was correct. At the time. The boundary concept looks at the issue from more fine grained approach.
 
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