Earth Overshoot Day moves forward by nearly a month
The COVID effect didn t last. Earth Overshoot Day, the day humanity exceeds its yearly allotment of the planet s biological assets, is nearly back to its record high. What can be done to ease the burden?
To continue living the way we do now, we d need the resources of about 1.7 Earths
After a temporary reprieve due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Earth Overshoot Day the day humanity is projected to have used up all the planet s biological resources regenerated in one year has shifted forward again, this year landing on July 29. With almost half a year remaining, we will already have used up our quota of the Earth s biological resources for 2021, said Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, where world leaders will gather later this year for the COP26 climate summit in November. If we need reminding that we re in the grip of a climate and ecological emergency, Earth Overshoot Day is it.
Fateful date is a reminder that inaction is not an option
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29 July 2021- The Day Earth Busts Its Budget!
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Earth Overshoot Day marks the launch of 100 Days of Possibility leading to COP26
Launched by Global Footprint Network, the Scottish EPA, and Schneider Electric, 100 Days of Possibility highlights actionable ways for each country, city, or business to ready themselves for the consequences of overshoot. These responses also #MoveTheDate of Earth Overshoot Day.
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OAKLAND, Calif., July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ 100 Days of Possibility is unveiled today, Earth Overshoot Day, by sustainability leaders Global Footprint Network and the Scottish EPA. The initiative features proven and scalable solutions that contribute to bringing humanity s Ecological Footprint in balance with the biological resources that the planet s natural ecosystems can sustainably regenerate.