Lecture

Planetary Boundaries and Extractive Economy

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This lecture discusses the concept of planetary boundaries, focusing on climate change, ocean acidification, and the impact of the energy system on these boundaries. It also explores the extractive economy, detailing the historical growth of economies through increased extraction of resources. The instructor emphasizes the need to transition from an extractive to a sustainable economy to address the challenges posed by crossing critical planetary boundaries and accelerating extraction of non-renewable resources.

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