Rockstrøm et al - Planetary boundaries

  • Thread starter Thread starter itallcomestoenergy
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Planetary
AI Thread Summary
Research on planetary boundaries emphasizes the limits of Earth's ecosystems and the need for sustainable development. The concept, evolving from earlier ideas like 'limits to growth,' highlights the importance of understanding these boundaries in detail. The green revolution initially appeared to surpass these limits, but the current discourse indicates that the existing economic model may hinder significant progress toward sustainability. Despite advanced research available, including resources from the Stockholm Resilience Centre, there is concern over the lack of serious engagement with these findings, which are crucial for addressing global ecological challenges.
Earth sciences news on Phys.org
See: https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/planetary-boundaries.339825/
What this is discussing was originally called 'limits to growth', or the carrying capacity of the global ecosystem. Economists pointed to the 'green revolution' as an example of getting past those limits, which was correct. At the time. The boundary concept looks at the issue from more fine grained approach.
 
  • Like
Likes BillTre and berkeman
Thread 'The Secrets of Prof. Verschure's Rosetta Stones'
(Edit: since the thread title was changed, this first sentence is too cryptic: the original title referred to a Tool song....) Besides being a favorite song by a favorite band, the thread title is a straightforward play on words. This summer, as a present to myself for being promoted, I purchased a collection of thin sections that I believe comprise the research materials of Prof. Rob Verschure, who at the time was faculty in the Geological Institute in Amsterdam. What changed this...
Back
Top