ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Planetary boundaries

Planetary boundaries are like safe limits for how much harm people and activities can do to the Earth. If we stay within these boundaries, the planet will stay safe and healthy. If we go outside these boundaries, the planet could become sick and not be able to support life. Think of these boundaries like a fence around a playground. No one should go outside the fence or else they might get hurt. The planetary boundaries are there to protect us, too.