What is Earth Overshoot?
On August 1st, humanity officially reached Earth Overshoot Day, the date when our demand for nature’s resources exceeds what the Earth can regenerate within the year. This means, for the rest of 2024, we are operating at an ecological deficit, using nature 1.7 times faster than our planet can recover.
What are the effects of Earth Overshoot?
A clear indicator that change is necessary is that to sustain our current consumption levels, we would need 1.7 Earths. The impact of this overshoot is severe: deforestation, soil erosion, biodiversity loss, and carbon buildup are fuelling more extreme weather events, threatening food production, and putting additional strains on our ecosystems.
How do we Slow Down Earth Overshoot?
Solutions do exist, and they’re not only sustainable but financially advantageous for businesses and organisations. Addressing key areas like cities, energy, food, population, and our planet’s ecosystems can “Move The Date” backwards. For instance, cutting CO2 emissions from fossil fuels by 50% could push the date forward by potentially three months!
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