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Quote: “We are in very bad shape. We show in this analysis that the planet is losing resilience and the patient is sick.”
Climate scientists are begging someone to get Earth a doctor. A study published this week revealed that the planet is exceeding “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine health metrics, like biodiversity, freshwater, and nutrient pollution.
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One of the coauthors, Johan Rockstrom, said these key measurements will determine the planet’s fate—and the three metrics not currently in the danger zone are quickly headed there.
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S: Morning Brew