2026 Planetary Health Check released; seven boundaries at worst levels on record
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The Potsdam Institute releases its annual Planetary Health Check, showing that all seven already-breached boundaries have reached their worst recorded values since the framework's creation. Carbon dioxide concentrations hit 426 ppm—far above the preindustrial baseline of 280 ppm and the 350 ppm safety threshold scientists consider safe.
“The diagnosis is unambiguous. Pressure is rising across every Planetary Boundary already outside the safe operating space. 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 SakschewskiBoris Sakschewski Lead author, Potsdam Institute scientistKatherine Richardson Earth systems scientist, University of CopenhagenPlanetary Boundaries Science Lab, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Research organization
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