Scientists emphasize margin for error is shrinking but reversal remains possible
1 Sep 21 10:00 AM · 2d ago · 2 articles · 8 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 1
Report co-author Johan Rockström stressed that while humanity's capacity to reverse the situation remains intact, the window for action is closing. The assessment warns that natural carbon sinks like forests and oceans, which have absorbed vast amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide, show signs of faltering and may have their buffering capacity significantly overestimated.
“Accelerating action to return to the safe operating space across all planetary boundaries is essential to protect lives and livelihoods, and to deliver on the promise of shared future prosperity.”
Johan Rockström, climate scientist and report co-authorBoris Sakschewski Lead author of planetary boundaries reportJohan Rockström Climate scientist and report co-authorPotsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Research organization conducting planetary boundaries assessment
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first by HN Frontpage, 2d ago · also Guardian, Guardian Environment, Guardian Science, Euronews, Yahoo News Canada
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- ‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn The Guardian · 2d ago
- ‘Pressure is rising’: 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries are already breached. Here’s how we change course Euronews · 2d ago
- 'Planetary boundaries' necessary for life breached, scientists warn. How do we change course? Yahoo News Canada · 1d ago
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“It means that the risk of large-scale, persistent and potentially irreversible change is increasing, while our margin for error in tackling these problems is shrinking.” - Boris Sakschewski, lead author of this year's Planetary Health Check. In @theguardian.com.
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“These are not separate emergencies; the planet is telling us, in every region at once, that it is out of balance.” https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/sep/21/planetary-boundaries-breached-scientists-warn-climate-crisis # Environment # Climate # Science # Guardian # ClimateDiary # ClimateCrisis # Nature
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"The planet is telling us, in every region at once, that it is out of balance" theguardian.com/environment/... Time for PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF ENERGY - relying on a profit-driven system is driving up costs and jeopardising climate targets @tuedglobal.bsky.social
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According to a new report by scientists, humans have pushed Earth outside of its safe operating space as the climate crisis intensifies. 😔 💔 "It means that the risk of large-scale, persistent and potentially irreversible change is increasing, while our margin for error in tackling these problems is shrinking.” https://www…
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theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/21/planetary-boundaries-breached-scientists-warn-climate-crisis
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Breaking news: New report says pretty much the same thing as last year's report. Seven of nine planetary boundaries have been overshot. Efforts to address this have been ineffective, underwhelming and insufficient to stop things getting worse each year. # ClimateChange # planetaryboundaries https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20…
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Main Topic: ‘Planetary Boundaries’ Necessary for Flourishing of Life Have Been Massively Breached, Scientists Warn via @theguardian.com On The Extreme Temperature Diary MON 9/21/2026 At: guyonclimate.com + #climate #weather and record temp reports @michaelemann.bsky.social @katharinehayhoe.com
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Destroying the safe operating space for humanity Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn "The planetary life support systems relied upon by humans have deteriorated to their worst levels ever recorded amid ongoing pollution and habitat destruction...It means that the risk of…
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According to a new report by scientists, humans have pushed planet Earth outside of its safe operating space as the climate crisis intensifies. 😔 💔 "It means that the risk of large-scale, persistent and potentially irreversible change is increasing, while our margin for error in tackling these problems is shrinking.” https://www…
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“green-hushing” 🤐 a general reticence to talk about global heating # climatechange “While there is little time to reverse this parlous situation, humanity does still possess the knowledge & capacity to do so” This is no time for silence. Or distraction. https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20…
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# ClimateCrisis ‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn... 🆘🌍🆘 New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms... 😱 https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20…
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Hurricane Polo exploding from a tropical storm to a Category 5 monster with 180mph winds in under 24 hours off Mexico is a terrifying manifestation of climate breakdown. Ignoring record ocean temperatures fueling rapid intensification is fatal. Why delay climate action? 🤔 #ClimateCrisis Hurricane Polo explodes into r...
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Even Sesame Street's Elmo taking center stage at New York Climate Week to talk about extreme weather anxiety in children shows how deep climate breakdown reaches. When muppets have to explain eco-distress, adults are failing. Why ignore the future of our youth? 🤔 #ClimateCrisis At Climate Week, Elmo recalls ...
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The UK government has shared findings of damning national security report into the #climatecrisis that was suppressed under Starmer. El Niño poses a critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers. UK shares findings of damning ...
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Nepal’s prime minister is set to address the General Assembly on climate justice, the recent Himalayan Bhotekoshi floods and the concerns of mountain countries as the #ClimateCrisis deepens. #MakePollutersPay kathmandupost.com/national/202... Balendra Shah’s UN appearance ...
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This year’s El Niño is on course to be the largest in at least *1,000* years. That’s going to drive excess heat into the atmosphere and combined with man-made heating will make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. #climatecrisis ‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts ...
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# climatechange is real. ‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/sep/21/planetary-boundaries-breached-scientists-warn-climate-crisis?CMP=share_btn_url
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Humanity Could Irreversibly Alter Earth After Breaching 7 of 9 Safe Limits, Scientists Warn https:// gizmodo.com/humanity-could-irr eversibly-alter-earth-after-breaching-7-of-9-safe-limits-scientists-warn-2000815503
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# climate Life on earth seems important https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/sep/21/planetary-boundaries-breached-scientists-warn-climate-crisis?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
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The Coalition says it wants cheaper power, not ideology. But its evidence-free plan is all ideology | Adam Morton #Climate The Coalition says it wants ch...
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Twenty years after An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore still believes in the climate fight: ‘We are going to win this’ #Climate Twenty years after An Inconven...
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Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end | Open letter #Climate Our message to global leaders:...
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# News # ClimateCrisis https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/sep/21/planetary-boundaries-breached-scientists-warn-climate-crisis
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The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly | Bill McKibben #Climate The climate fight has one grea...
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