According to
Global Footprint Network humanity’s demand for natural resources
exceeds the earth’s ability to renew them in a year. Very sadly we
are already officially in ecological overdraft. Scientists calculate
“Earth Overshoot Day” by dividing the earth’s current biocapacity
(the area of land and water available to produce renewable resources
and absorb CO2 emissions) by the world’s ecological footprint (the
area of land and water required to meet humanity’s demand for
resources and absorb waste), and then they multiply the quotient by
365. This number reveals “Earth Overshoot Day” and the grave concern
is that this year “Earth Overshoot Day” arrived two days sooner than
it did last year. According to scientists, “Earth Overshoot Day” has
come earlier by about three days each year since 2001.
Please visit
The Day the Earth Ran Out:
http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/139832/carter-roberts/the-day-the-earth-ran-out?cid=nlc-this_week_on_foreign_affairs-082213-the_day_the_earth_ran_out_3-082213
How can we call ourselves
good stewards of God’s Creation when the Earth and its inhabitants
are being devastated by the consequences of our bad choices? The
Earth can produce enough for everyone if we do our best to live in
harmony and in a sustainable manner. Adopting a plant-based diet
helps us in both ways.
Your question and comments are welcome