Pr Newswire
Earth Overshoot Day: When We Use Up Earth's Resources for the Year
Global Footprint Network's Mission and Impact
Global Footprint Network is an international research organization that provides data and analysis on humanity's ecological footprint. The ecological footprint is a measure of how much of the Earth's resources we are using to meet our needs. Each year, Global Footprint Network calculates the date of Earth Overshoot Day, which is the day when we have used up all of the resources that the Earth can regenerate in a year.
Earth Overshoot Day 2018
In 2018, Earth Overshoot Day fell on August 1. This means that for the rest of the year, we will be living on a "resource deficit." We are using more resources than the Earth can regenerate, which is not sustainable in the long term.
Germany's Ecological Footprint
Germany's ecological footprint is one of the highest in the world. In 2018, Germany's Earth Overshoot Day was on April 2. This means that Germany uses up its fair share of the Earth's resources in less than four months. To put it another way, if everyone on Earth lived like Germans, we would need more than three planets to support our needs.
Global Comparison
Germany's ecological footprint is not unique. Many other countries around the world have high ecological footprints. The United States, for example, has an ecological footprint that is more than twice the global average. China's ecological footprint is also growing rapidly.
The Way Forward
The good news is that there are solutions to the problem of Earth Overshoot Day. We can reduce our ecological footprint by:
- Using less energy
- Eating less meat
- Driving less
- Buying less stuff
- Supporting sustainable businesses
By taking these steps, we can help to create a more sustainable future for ourselves and for generations to come.
Wikipedia
Komentar