http://www.ted.com Human growth has put a strain on Earth's resources, but as Johan Rockstrom reminds us, our progress also gives us the science to recognize this and change behavior. His research has found nine “planetary boundaries” that can guide us in protecting our planet's many overlapping ecosystems.

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