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Planetary Health Check: Ocean Acidification Nearing Dangerous Levels

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The inaugural Planetary Health Check by an international team of scientists reveals that six of nine planetary boundaries have already been breached, with ocean acidification on the brink of crossing safe thresholds. This growing acidification threatens marine ecosystems, fisheries, and economies. Immediate reductions in CO₂ emissions are crucial to prevent severe ecological and economic damage. The report emphasizes that annual assessments are needed to guide urgent policy changes as humanity continues to push Earth’s systems beyond their safe operating limits.

Based on an article published by Mongabay.

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