‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn

Trucks carry wood from a deforested area in Para state, Brazil, during the Cop30 UN climate change conference in November 2025,./Getty Images Trucks carry wood from a deforested area in Para state, Brazil, during the Cop30 UN climate change conference in November 2025,./Getty Images Climate crisis ‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn New report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms

Prefer the Guardian on Google The planetary life support systems relied upon by humans have deteriorated to their worst levels ever recorded amid ongoing pollution and habitat destruction, according to a key yet grim annual update by scientists.