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What are ‘planetary boundaries’ and why should we care?

Envirotec Magazine

Earth’s energy balance (commonly known as the climate) and its interactions with trillions of species is the main determinant of environmental conditions. Three are based on what we take from the system: biodiversity loss fresh water land use. We are still in the green for ozone-depleting chemicals. So how are we doing?

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Understanding the Anthropocene, Resilience Thinking, and the Future of Industry

Green Business Bureau

These indicators, including but not limited to carbon dioxide, methane, ocean acidification, tropical forest loss, population, GDP, water use, and transportation, have reached the point past natural variation, showing indisputably that the Earth is in a different state than before. .

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Video Storytelling: 20 Best Climate Change and Sustainability Documentaries (Plus How To Tell Your Green Story)

Green Business Bureau

From renewable energy projects to marine permaculture, this is a film showing what humanity can achieve. Climate change, biodiversity loss, and ecological disruption are global threats to humanity. 10: We the Power – The Future of Energy is Community-Owned. The film tells the story of those pioneering community energy.