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Prologue: The Planetary Boundaries

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  • Prologue: The Planetary Boundaries

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      Does our planet have limits? Johan Rockström, Director of Stockholm Resilience Center, along with 28 planetary scientists tried to answer this very complex question in the report "Planetary Boundaries: Exploring the safe operating space for Humanity".

      In this prologue, you will explore the concept of 'planetary boundaries' and its significance for the course.

       

       

      Stockholm Resilience Center: Planetary Boundaries over the years

       

      Below you can see how planetary boundaries were changing over time. Reflect on which change surprises you most? Was there something that you expected to see, and what you never thought of before?