The concept of "planetary boundaries":

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emphasizes the importance of limiting human population growth.

is defined by the ratio of ecological footprint to biocapacity.

attempts to return human activities to a baseline defined as the planetary conditions operating for most of human history (Holocene).

quantifies the environmental limits within which humanity can safely operate.

is a way of minimizing human impacts on the environment.

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The most accurate choice regarding the "planetary boundaries" concept is:

quantifies the environmental limits within which humanity can safely operate.

This concept, developed by a group of scientists, outlines the safe operating space for humanity by identifying key environmental thresholds that, if crossed, could lead to significant and potentially irreversible environmental changes.