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Planetary Boundaries
Planetary boundaries are a set of nine scientifically defined thresholds that represent the biophysical limits within which humanity can safely operate without removing the environment's ability to self-regulate. They include climate change, global freshwater use, ocean acidification, and ozone depletion. Exceeding these boundaries increases the risk of irreversible environmental change and threatens the Earth's life support systems.