Connecting planetary boundaries and planetary health: a resilient and stable Earth system is crucial for human health.

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Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Member of the Leibniz Association, Potsdam, Germany; Institute of Environmental Science and Geography, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany; Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.

Published: July 2025


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