On July 30, 2026, humanity reached the 'Day of Overshoot,' meaning the global population consumed all the natural resources Earth could regenerate in one year. This date occurred six days later than in 2025 due to changes in calculation methods, particularly regarding ocean carbon absorption capacity. In France, this threshold was crossed earlier, on April 24, 2026, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The indicator compares Earth’s regenerative capacity (biocapacity) with human consumption, converting the ratio into calendar days. Since the early 1970s, ecological footprint per person has increased while biocapacity per person has decreased significantly, pushing the overshoot day further forward each year. According to the Global Footprint Network, humanity currently consumes natural resources 73% faster than ecosystems can replenish them, equivalent to using 1.73 Earths. Carbon emissions account for 61% of the global ecological footprint, directly contributing to climate change.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data and calculations related to environmental sustainability without taking a clear ideological stance. It references scientific organizations like the Global Footprint Network and WWF, providing balanced information on resource consumption and ecological impact. There
