Today is Earth Overshoot Day

     As of today, humans have exhausted nature's budget for this year.  In 1993, Earth Overshoot Day fell on Oct. 21.  In 2003, it fell on Sept. 22.  We are spending our natural capital faster than it can be replenished.

According to Global Footprint Network’s calculations, our demand for renewable ecological resources and the services they provide is now equivalent to that of more than 1.5 Earths. The data shows us on track to require the resources of two planets well before mid-century.

http://www.footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/earth_overshoot_day

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