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An international group of scientists who defined #SafeandJust #EarthSystemBoundaries to safeguard people and planet. Part of the Global Commons Alliance(@globalcommonshq.bsky.social). Hosted by Future Earth (@futureearth.bsky.social). earthcommission.org

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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Every fraction of a degree above 1.5°C matters. The UN Environment Programme’s Limiting Overshoot report points to an “overshoot, peak and decline” pathway as the way to limit both how high temperatures rise and how long they remain elevated. 🔗 www.unep.org/resources/li...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
NEXT WEEK: How do scientists model tipping point risk & what can we learn when different models are compared? Join our webinar to learn more about multi-model results and discuss challenges that remain. 🗓 Wednesday, Sept 9 ⏰ 16–17:30 CEST 🔗 futureearth.confetti.events/climate-mode...
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Climate Modeling and Tipping Points
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
What can climate models tell us about tipping points? Join researchers to explore how Earth system modelling can help us understand tipping point risks, including new multi-model results and 2°C risk storylines. 🗓 Wednesday, Sept 9 ⏰ 16–17:30 CEST 🔗 futureearth.confetti.events/climate-mode...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
350,000+ chemicals. We can’t assess them one by one. A new Nature Sustainability paper led by Commissioner Miriam Diamond and other Commission contributors proposes a framework for setting limits on “novel entities” that protect people and the planet. Read more: earthcommission.org/framework-fo...
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Framework for Novel Entities - Earth Commission
A new paper led by Earth Commission researchers proposes a framework for setting safe and just boundaries for chemicals and materials.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
@futureearth.bsky.social, host of the Commission, is hiring an executive director for its new Global Coordination Hub. The role will strengthen collaboration across Future Earth’s global network & advance sustainability science for impact. Learn more below and apply by August 30! 👇
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Science is and should be the backbone of decision-making. At the UN, Commissioners David Obura & Joyeeta Gupta briefed senior UN leadership on our connected crises & the need for safe and just solutions. Read more: earthcommission.org/briefing-glo...
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Briefing Global Leaders - Earth Commission
The Earth Commission's research was presented to one of the UN's highest-level leadership groups, as two Commissioners briefed the Senior Management Group on today's interconnected global crises.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
5 Commissioners are recognized by @carbonbrief.org as most highly cited climate scientists. Congrats to Carl Folke, Detlef van Vuuren, Keywan Riahi, Johan Rockström & Tim Lenton. Nebojsa Nakicenovic, of the Earth Commission Secretariat, is also included. 🔗: earthcommission.org/commissioner...
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Commissioners among highly cited scientists - Earth Commission
Five Commissioners are being recognized among Carbon Brief’s most highly cited climate scientists, underscoring the scientific clout and influence behind the Commission’s work.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Our latest paper maps out our scientific goals to safeguard ecosystems & ensure everyone has access to essentials like food, water & energy. A just transition is possible but urgent, coordinated action is needed. Read more & explore our science: earthcommission.org/charting-a-s...
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Charting a Safe and Just Future - Earth Commission
The latest paper from the Commission lays out its next steps in assessing and updating the Safe and Just Boundaries as well as the transformations that will be needed to safeguard the planet while ens...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
London Climate Action Week is almost here, & Commission members will be part of the conversation. Together with partners, we'll explore how systems approaches can connect challenges to create greater impact. We'll also discuss what a safe & just world could look like.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Can we achieve high prosperity and equality for all while staying within planetary boundaries? The World Inequality Lab's new Global Justice Report says yes — but only if 3 things are met together: 1️⃣ Fast decarbonization 2️⃣ Shift from overconsumption to "sufficiency" 3️⃣ Swift reduction in inequality
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Last week, members of the Earth Commission gathered in person at @tsinghuauniversity.bsky.social in Beijing 🌐 Commissioners and contributors advanced work on updating the Safe and Just Earth System Boundaries, tackled complex research questions, and refined priorities for the months ahead.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
A new UN report, “Counting What Counts”, rethinks progress beyond GDP. It proposes indicators for well-being, fairness & a healthy planet. The Commission contributed via Safe and Just world framing and now an intergovernmental process is now underway with civil society. 🔗 www.un.org/en/beyondGDP
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
How do we move from alarm to action when talking about tipping points? Join our webinar to unpack how tipping points are communicated, and how we can make these complex concepts clearer, more relevant for audiences. 🗓 Wednesday, May 27 ⏰ 14–15:30 CEST 🔗 futureearth.confetti.events/communicatin...
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Communicating Tipping Points
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
How do we measure what truly matters? 🌍 A new report from a UN “Beyond GDP” expert workshop explores how we can rethink progress beyond economic growth to include wellbeing, sustainability, and inequality.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Last week in Colombia, 57 countries met to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels 🛢️ ➡️ 🌱 No binding commitments were signed, but a clear signal was sent. Science is moving closer to the center of decision-making.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Congratulations to Earth Commissioner Peter Verburg on his election to the US National Academy of Sciences! The Academy announced he was selected as one of 25 new international members, who are chosen "in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research".
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Professor Peter Verburg on Integrating Nature for People and Planet
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Commission host @futureearth.bsky.social is co-organizing “Towards a just and habitable world: exploring the role of technology” a conference on tech & its impact on human & planetary well-being. 🗓️ 2-5 June 2026 📍 University of Lausanne 🖊️ Early bird April 30 pathways.futureearth.org/sustainabili...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The @frontiersin.bsky.social Planet Prize has named its 2026 National Champions—research advancing planetary science and real-world solutions. Their work reflects the Earth Commission’s mission: science for a stable Earth, with justice at the center. Congratulations to the 25 finalists!
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
On Earth Day, a simple truth: a healthy planet and a just world are inseparable. The science is clear. Protecting people means protecting the planet. And safeguarding the planet means addressing injustice. Learn more at earthcommission.org/safe-and-jus...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Commissioners Joyeeta Gupta & Juan Camilo Cardenas join 200+ experts urging Colombia's president to rethink investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). ISDS lets corporations challenge gov decisions w/major financial consequences. This creates friction as countries move to phase out fossil fuels.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🌱 Just before Easter, three Earth Commissioners joined a group of academics at the Vatican to help inform the Catholic church’s work on sustainability. “Faith leaders can mobilize people to take science seriously", said Joyeeta Gupta, who was invited to talk about climate justice. #SafeAndJust
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
What if measuring progress meant more than just GDP? 📈💰 Today, GDP dominates how the world judges success. But what about well-being, equity, inclusion, and environmental sustainability? #BeyondGDP #Sustainability #WellBeing
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
In Alaska, glacial retreat is reshaping landscapes, ecosystems, & daily life. ❄️🏔️ A recent webinar from us, @futureearth.bsky.social, AIMES, & @wcrpclimate.bsky.social brought together scientists & community voices to explore what these changes mean. 🎥 Watch it here youtu.be/h8iEjH0X2Bo?...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Our climate system is more “out of balance” than ever. 🌡️ WMO report highlights: ⏳ 2024 CO₂ = highest in 2M years 🌊 Oceans absorbed 91% of excess heat 🧊 8 of 10 largest glacier ice-loss years since 2016 Read: wmo.int/publication-...
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State of the Global Climate 2025
WMO’s State of the Global Climate report 2025 confirms that 2015-2025 are the hottest 11-years on record, and that 2025 was the second or third hottest year on record, at about 1.43 °C above the 1850-...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
🌍 “Working on climate and nature is the way forward.” 🌅 Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, shares a powerful reminder of why transforming our systems benefits everyone.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
NEXT WEEK: Glacier retreat in Alaska. 🧊🌡️ How are ecosystems and communities affected, and what can we learn from science and Indigenous knowledge? Join our webinar to learn more! 🗓 Monday, March 23 ⏰ 18:00–19:30 CET 🔗 futureearth.confetti.events/glacier-loss...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
As glaciers retreat and ice sheets destabilize, the Earth’s cryosphere is undergoing rapid, unprecedented change. 🌍❄️ On March 19, Earth Commission member Bo Su will present research on a safe operating space for the cryosphere at “Cryosphere in Crisis" at #UNESCO headquarters.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
For centuries, Earth’s natural systems supported all life. 🌍 Now they’re under growing pressure as we push the planet closer to tipping points. The Commission's Safe & Just Boundaries show the limits we must stay within for a stable & resilient future. 🎥: earthcommission.org/from-science...
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From Science to Action: Meet the Earth Commission - Earth Commission
What is the safe and just space within which humans must learn to manoeuvre? Which are the Earth System Boundaries that ensure a stable planet and minimises harm to humans and other species? And how c...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Our planet sets the rules. Clean air, water, healthy oceans, and thriving nature aren’t optional. They’re the limits we all live within. Researchers with the Earth Commission maps those limits and explores how humanity can thrive without breaking them. Learn more: earthcommission.org
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
AI is reshaping our lives & planet. Without rules, it can deepen inequality, fuel polarisation, harm the environment. A new analysis in The Lancet Planetary Health, co-authored by Commission Co-Chair Fatima Denton, calls for AI as a shared global good 🌍🤖 🔗: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Alaskan glaciers are retreating faster than ever, threatening ecosystems, communities, and ways of life. ❄️ Join researchers for a webinar on glacier loss, tipping points, and cultural consequences in Alaska. 🗓 Monday, March 23 ⏰ 18:00–19:30 CET 🔗 futureearth.confetti.events/glacier-loss...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
⚠️ Tipping points are often framed as looming risks. 🌱 But positive tipping points show how targeted action can rapidly shift systems toward safe and just futures. 🎥 In this video, Commissioner Tim Lenton explains why tipping points aren’t just something to fear — but something we can activate.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
A new report from @esabcc.bsky.social says Europe must prepare and adapt to a warmer future under current policies. It warns of dramatic human, economic costs. To prevent that, we must cut emissions, restore nature, transform societies. But there’s another layer to highlight: justice ⚖️
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ESA Earth Observation @esaearth.esa.int · 18/02/2026
What does the latest research tell us about Earth’s changing climate? The '10 New Insights in Climate Science 2025' report highlights 10 findings — including accelerating ocean warming, record-breaking global heat, biodiversity loss and reduced carbon uptake on land: www.esa.int/Applications...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Chemical pollution is a growing global risk that needs coordinated action. Read Commissioner Miriam Diamond explain why science-based, international cooperation is critical to tackling the crisis as well as building a #safeandjust future for people and planet. 👉 earthcommission.org/global-actio...
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Global Action Vital for Chemical Crisis - Earth Commission
A new UN panel on chemical waste and pollution faces an uncertain future after failing to agree on next steps at its first meeting. Commissioner Miriam Diamond argues how this highlights the urgency o...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
What does a just world on a safe planet look like? 🌍 And how can we get there without leaving anyone behind? 🤝 This week, the Commission’s Transformations Pathway group met in Stockholm to map the systemic changes societies need for a sustainable and fair future. ♻️
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Global Commons Alliance @globalcommonshq.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Today we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🎉 Join us in celebrating the inspiring women in science from around the world who we are honoured to have as members and partners of the Global Commons Alliance. 👇
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Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science - Global Commons Alliance
Today we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
A new study from Earth Commission scientists warns that rising air pollution in South Asia could trigger severe drought, threatening nearly 2 billion people. Aerosols harm health & disrupt rainfall. Reducing them both cleans the air & protects water security. 🔗 earthcommission.org/aerosol-boun...
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IPBES @ipbes.net · 09/02/2026
OUT NOW! The IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment Report Summary for Policymakers is available now! Explore this first of it’s kind report highlighting methods and actions to measure and respond to business impacts and dependencies on nature. 🔗 bit.ly/IPBES12Media
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
The new IPBES Business & Biodiversity report makes clear how economies can’t thrive without nature. Healthy ecosystems are not optional. They're the foundation for business resilience & long-term prosperity. Learn more: ipbes.canto.de/v/IPBES12Med... #NaturePositive #Biodiversity
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Underestimated climate risks threaten policy, finance & preparedness. Led by Earth Commission contributor Jesse Abrams, a new report shows how economic models miss climate extremes & tipping points, creating dangerous gaps in decision-making. 🔗 greenfuturessolutions.com/news/recalib...
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Recalibrating Climate Risk: New report urges governments and investors to fix 'faulty radar' in climate damage models | Green Futures Solutions
The Recalibrating Climate Risk report explains why economic models are increasingly understating climate risks as the world moves towards 2°C.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Today’s crises aren’t just about what we do but who decides and what we value. Commissioner @laurap18.bsky.social highlights the need to rethink the goals and power structures shaping our economic and governance systems. A #SafeAndJust future means changing direction, not just speed.
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
🌏 @futureearth.bsky.social has joined the @globalcommonshq.bsky.social! 🌿 As the world’s largest network of sustainability scientists, Future Earth hosts the Commission & connects researchers worldwide to produce the science guiding a #SafeAndJust future. 🔗 globalcommonsalliance.org/the-alliance/
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
In #Davos, we stood up for science & the possibility of a different future. Science tells us a just world on a safe planet is possible, but only if we act now. 🎦: earthcommission.org/a-science-ba... @wedonthavetime.bsky.social @earth4all.life @globalcommonshq.bsky.social @futureearth.bsky.social
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Earth is closer to critical tipping points than many realize. Join authors of the Global Tipping Points Report 2025 for a webinar TODAY on risks, governance challenges, and positive tipping points that still make a difference. 15–16:30 CET Register: futureearth.confetti.events/tipping-poin...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Can 80 countries in a “Coalition of the Willing” create the concrete, science based plan the 🌎 needs to rapidly phase out fossil fuels? Watch the panel discussed with Earth Commission’s Executive Director Wendy Broadgate and others held at WEF in Davos this week: www.youtube.com/live/kA3wlvU...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Hear our co-Chair Johan Rockström and others present a science-backed vision at Davos for prosperity within planetary boundaries. 💫 More here: earthcommission.org/a-science-ba...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
“What you see here is a dire message to humanity.” At the WEF, our co-Chair Johan Rockström said Earth is at a decisive juncture. But we're in the driver’s seat. So will we steer to a sustainable, resilient future or risk overshooting the planet’s limits? ▶️ Watch: www.weforum.org/meetings/wor...
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How Can We Build Prosperity within Planetary Boundaries?
Infrastructure, food systems and natural resources are all affected by climate change. While nature loss poses significant economic and environmental risks, nature-positive models could unlock trillio...
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Climate litigation is rising & it’s not just governments at risk. Companies now face lawsuits w/real financial & reputational costs. Earth Commissioner Joyeeta Gupta explores what this means for business, governance, & society ahead of WEF in Davos. Read more: www.weforum.org/stories/2026...
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Businesses should take notice of evolving climate litigation
Courts worldwide have heard more than 3,000 climate-related cases, underscoring that climate litigation is an expanding risk businesses can no longer ignore
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Earth Commission @theearthcommission.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Happy to see Earth Commission members among the signatories of this open letter calling for serious leadership at #WEF2026. Aligning economies with Safe and Just boundaries is essential for resilient societies, shared prosperity, and a stable planet. More: earthcommission.org/prosperity-w...
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Prosperity Within Planetary Limits - Earth Commission
Members of the Earth Commission are co-authors on an open letter that calls for urgent action ahead of the WEF in Davos as climate and ecological risks rise.
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