PLANETARY BOUNDARIES
The planetary boundaries are like rules that help us take care of our planet and make sure it stays healthy and
happy. Think of it like taking care of your own body: you need to eat healthy food, get enough sleep, and
exercise to stay healthy. In the same way, our planet needs us to take care of it too!
There are nine rules in total, and they help us make sure that we don't use up all the planet's resources or make
the air and water too dirty. For example, one rule says that we shouldn't cut down too many trees, because
trees help keep our air clean. Another rule says that we shouldn't use too much of the Earth's land to grow
food, because we need some land to be wild and full of animals.
It's important to follow these rules so that our planet stays healthy and we can live on it for a long, long time!
The planetary boundaries can also be applied at
home! This means that we can do our part to help
take care of the planet, even if we're just at home.
Here are a few ways you can help:
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE:
This means that you can help by reducing the
amount of waste you produce, reusing things
instead of throwing them away, and recycling items
like paper, plastic, and glass. You can start by
recycling your own waste and reminding others in
your family to do the same.
Save energy: You can help by turning of lights
when you leave a room, and by unplugging
electronics when you're not using them. This can
help save energy and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
THE PLANETARY
BOUNDARIES AND
WHAT THEY MEAN FOR
THE FUTURE OF
HUMANITY
Our buying and using stuf,
and how we use up resources
are pushing our planet’s
environmental systems to the
limits of their stability.
Use water wisely: You can help by taking short
showers instead of long ones, and by turning of the
water when you're brushing your teeth. You can also
help by fxing any leaks in the faucets, because even
small leaks can waste a lot of water over time.
Eat healthy food: You can help by eating more fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains, and by cutting back on
junk food. This can help reduce the amount of land
that's used to grow food, and it can also help you stay
healthy.
You can help take care of the planet and make
sure it stays healthy for many years to come!