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Humanity must address chemical pollution to avoid global change, as current controls are insufficient. Developing new indicators and preventative technologies is crucial for managing this planetary boundary.

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  • Environmental Science
  • Ecology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Humanity faces risks from anthropogenic impacts, with chemical pollution identified as a key planetary boundary.
  • The Earth has a finite capacity to assimilate chemical pollution, threatening ecosystem and human viability.
  • Current pollution control measures are insufficient to address the global scale of chemical pollution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the operationalization challenges of the planetary boundary for chemical pollution (PBCP).
  • To highlight the need for improved strategies to mitigate global chemical pollution.
  • To propose a combination of approaches for managing chemical pollution within safe operating spaces.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on planetary boundaries and chemical pollution.
  • Analysis of the complexities in operationalizing the PBCP due to numerous chemicals and effects.
  • Identification of challenges in negotiating pollution limits among diverse societal groups.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests that global conditions are transgressing the safe operating space defined by the PBCP.
  • Operationalizing the PBCP is difficult due to the vast number of chemicals and their complex impacts.
  • Existing pollution control measures are inadequate for the global chemical pollution challenge.

Conclusions:

  • A combination of approaches is recommended to manage chemical pollution.
  • Developing indicators, new technologies, and preventative strategies are essential.
  • Coordinated, multi-stakeholder efforts are needed for effective pollution control and sustainability.