Prof. Kevin Noone visited Think Globally Radio on 25 October 2009 to discuss the new research framework, or “roadmap”, for averting human-induced catastrophic disruption of Holecene stability. Under the moniker planetary boundaries, nine potential thresholds for vital earth systems are estimated after extensive scientific research by 28 leading scholars that led to an article published in the journal Nature. For more information on planetary boundaries, and to contribute your own comments to the ongoing research, visit the following websites:

www.nature.com/news/specials/planetaryboundaries
www.stockholmresilience.org/planetary-boundaries
blogs.nature.com/climatefeedback/2009/09/planetary_boundaries.html

The complete discussion with Kevin Noone is in the episode archive section of this website. Previous shows with Kevin Noone (11 Nov 2007 and 2 May 2004) can also be found there.