Guardian: The “Planetary Guardians” Warn our Global Life Support Boundaries have been Breached

From Watts Up With That?

Essay by Eric Worrall

The climate movement just got weirder.

‘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

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.

Of the nine “planetary boundaries” that help determine whether life can flourish on Earth, seven are being breached at their highest ever levels of transgression, according to the latest planetary health check, a process that was established in 2009.

The seven key indicators in the danger zone include climate change, change in biosphere integrity, land system change, freshwater change, modification of biogeochemical flows, introduction of novel entities and, for the first time last year, ocean acidification.

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“The diagnosis is unambiguous – pressure is rising across every planetary boundary already outside the safe operating space,” said Boris Sakschewski, lead author of the report. “It means that the risk of large-scale, persistent and potentially irreversible change is increasing, while our margin for error in tackling these problems is shrinking.”

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“These are not separate emergencies; the planet is telling us, in every region at once, that it is out of balance,” said Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, chair of Planetary Guardians, a coalition of scientists, business leaders and activists.

…Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/21/planetary-boundaries-breached-scientists-warn-climate-crisis

Back in reality the world is flourishing, with greening deserts and soaring crop yields.

I’m struggling to get past the “Planetary Guardians” reference. Could you imagine introducing yourself to someone as a member of the “Planetary Guardians” with a straight face?

Are they required at all times to carry a spandex suit with underwear on the outside? Or is it more of a Men in Green thing? Dark sunglasses, very dark green suits, and serious expressions?

Just imagine – there was a time voters took these people seriously.

I only have one message for the Planetary Guardians. I refuse to take the Planetary Guardians seriously unless they can produce authentic accreditation from the United Federation of Planets.

Live long and prosper.