7th of the 9 planetary boundaries not to cross, already crossed – towards a lifeless planet 越えてはいけない9つのプラネタリー・バウンダリーのうち7つ目が既に越えられた – 生命のない惑星へ向かって

https://www.su.se/english/news/seven-of-nine-planetary-boundaries-now-breached-1.849405 “A major new scientific review, “Planetary Health Check 2025”, shows that seven of nine planetary boundaries have now been exceeded. For the first time, this also includes the boundary for ocean acidification. This means that several of Earth’s life-supporting systems risk crossing critical thresholds, with severe consequences for both ecosystems and societies.” 新たな重要な科学的レビュー「プラネタリーヘルスチェック2025」によると、9つのプラネタリー・バウンダリー(地球の限界)のうち7つが既に超過されていることが示された。今回初めて、海洋酸性化の境界も含まれている。これは、地球の生命維持システムのいくつかが臨界点を越えるリスクがあることを意味し、生態系と社会の両方に深刻な影響をもたらす可能性がある。

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Teshima-san (4th year) and Sawada-san (D1) went to collect data in Hokkaido (Iburi and Usu Volcano) for their research

For his work on pumices and how their structure may relate to the explosive activity of volcano, and for his work on tree loading by rainfall on tree stems, Mr. Sawada and Mr. Teshima headed to Hokkaido to work in collaboration with my colleague Dr. Koi, of Hokkaido University. Dr. Koi, thank you so much…

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Nomura-san and Yamada-san, our lab PhD and 4th year both featured in the University Journal

This month, two of the laboratory students were featured in the university journal. Ms. Nomura has been talking about her international experience working with UGM in Indonesia on her PhD project, while Yamada-san and her sailing team were presented for their achievements in sailing where they regularly hold the world top sport of inter-universities competitions….

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