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According to the Earth Commission's study, which of the following environmental factors is NOT within the identified safety zone?

Groundwater supplies (correct)

Climate

Air pollution

Fresh surface water

What is the name of the international group of scientists who conducted the study?

Greenpeace

United Nations Environment Programme

World Health Organization

Earth Commission (correct)

What risks do humans face as a result of the Earth being in a 'danger zone', according to the study?

High risks

No risks

Extreme risks (correct)

Moderate risks

According to the study, what percentage of Earth does not meet safe levels for freshwater supply?

66% Signup and view all the answers

What actions are suggested by the scientists to help the planet recover, according to the study?

Reducing the use of coal, oil, and natural gas Signup and view all the answers

Who is Joyeeta Gupta and what did she say about the Earth, according to the study?

She is a study lead author and professor of environment at the University of Amsterdam. She said that the Earth is really quite sick right now and it is affecting the people living on Earth. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the scientists' approach in this study?

They set boundaries for each environmental category and added the idea of justice. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the safety fence and the justice issue, according to the researchers?

The safety fence is meant to protect the planet while the justice issue is meant to protect people. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the justice component in the study, according to the text?

To ensure fairness between different nations and generations. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Earth Commission's study, what is the planetary safety boundary for global warming in degrees Celsius that international leaders agreed upon in the 2015 Paris climate agreement?

1.5 degrees Celsius Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the planetary safety boundary and the 'just' boundary, according to the study?

The 'just' boundary is more strict than the planetary safety boundary Signup and view all the answers

What is the stance of Stanford environmental studies head Chris Field on the boundaries set by the Earth Commission's study?

He thinks the boundaries are not strict enough Signup and view all the answers