This year, it’s been calculated that humanity will exceed our planetary budget on today — the second of August. At this point we “overshoot” the Earth.
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This concept is critically important as it helps us understand the climate crisis as part of a bigger picture. Please, take a moment to get your head around the concept, and make sure to talk about overshoot with people that you meet.
Today Is Earth Overshoot Day