7 out of 9 Planetary Boundaries are breached

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These boundaries are scientifically defined guardrails that ensure the Earth's health. Today, seven out of nine boundaries have been transgressed. The Planetary Health Check is a yearly report on the state of our planet. In this 2026 edition, we place a special focus on carbon sinks and novel entities. Planetary Health Check 2024A Scientific Assessment of the State of the PlanetThis inaugural annual report represents a crucial step in monitoring and safeguarding Earth's stability, resilience, and life-support functions — what we refer to as "Planetary Health".

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