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Planetary boundaries are scientific thresholds that define safe operational limits for human activities to ensure the stability of Earth’s ecosystems. When these boundaries are exceeded, the planet’s resilience weakens, increasing the risks of environmental changes such as climate change, ecosystem collapse, and loss of biodiversity. An example is the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, where exceeding this boundary has led to global warming and associated severe consequences like extreme weather events and the melting of glaciers. There are a total of nine planetary boundaries, including freshwater use and chemical pollution, and managing these boundaries is crucial for sustainable development.
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) - Life Cycle Assessment is a method for evaluating the environmental impacts of a product throughout its entire life cycle, from "cradle to grave." This means considering all stages of a product's life cycle, including raw material acquisition, production, use, and disposal. A narrower version of this is "cradle to gate," which evaluates only the stages from raw material production to the finished product, excluding use and disposal. The method focuses specifically on environmental impacts and typically does not cover economic or social aspects.
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