Today Is Earth Overshoot Day

Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.

The day was pushed back this year slightly as the pandemic slowed runaway overconsumption. That’s a good thing! Let’s move the date further!

Earth Overshoot Day
Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. Source: Global Footprint Network. #MoveTheDate

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