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Earth Overshoot Day 2020

The Earth Overshoot Day indicates the day when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that period. This year, due the economic crisis for the lackdown, this overshoot marks on 22 August, while last year was the 19 July.

According to the Global Footprint Network, an international organization no-profit, this year sees a 9.3% reduction of humanity’s Ecological Footprint  from 1st January to 22 August as a direct consequence of COVID-19 induced lockdowns around the world. 

Earth Overshoot Day