• TimewornTraveler@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    The planetary boundaries are not irreversible tipping points beyond which sudden and serious deterioration occurs, the scientists said. Instead, they are points after which the risks of fundamental changes in the Earth’s physical, biological and chemical life support systems rise significantly.

    Phasing out fossil fuel burning and ending destructive farming are the key actions required.

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        1 year ago

        Nonono, spontaneously in the near future all humanity will reject greed and gluttony to begin working together, optimizing resource use, and minimizing global impact to levels the geological and biological systems can cope with.

        /exhalepowerfuldrugs