1. State of the Planet
Key observations about the State of the Planet; highlighting aspects of the emerging crisis.

In essence:
  • Humanity is now a prime driver of change at the planetary level – the Anthropocene.
  • Humanity is driving the Earth system towards dangerous thresholds.
  • Solutions exist, but time is the natural resource in shortest supply.

 

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Link[1] Global Change and the Earth System

Citerend uit: W. Steffen, A, Sanderson, P.D. Tyson, et al
Geciteerd door: David Price 10:34 AM 29 May 2012 GMT
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An executive summary of the book: Global Change and the Earth System: A Planet Under Pressure.
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Breaching key thresholds and boundaries »Breaching key thresholds and boundaries
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Chances of reaching 2°C goal unlikely »Chances of reaching 2°C goal unlikely
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Entering the Anthropocene »Entering the Anthropocene
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Medium-term trajectories already determined »Medium-term trajectories already determined
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Ocean faces multiple, interconnected threats »Ocean faces multiple, interconnected threats
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Poverty is declining – inequality is increasing »Poverty is declining – inequality is increasing