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Cautionary remarks on the planetary boundary visualisation

Miguel D. Mahecha, Guido Kraemer, and Fabio Crameri

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This paper makes an important criticism about the visualisation of the planetary boundary concept. Hopefully, future publications will take up on the suggestions being made in this paper to communicate the concept more objectively in a scientific manner.
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Our paper examines the visual representation of the planetary boundary concept, which helps convey Earth's capacity to sustain human life. We identify three issues: exaggerated impact sizes, confusing color patterns, and inaccessibility for colour-vision deficiency. These flaws can lead to overstating risks. We suggest improving these visual elements for more accurate and accessible information for decision-makers.
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