The Human Ecological Footprint

The human ecological footprint measures the amount of natural resources and environment needed to support human activities, like producing food, housing, transportation, and waste management. It compares our collective resource use to what Earth can regenerate within a year. If our footprint exceeds Earth's capacity, it indicates overuse of resources, leading to environmental degradation, climate change, and loss of biodiversity. This concept helps us understand our impact on the planet and encourages sustainable choices to reduce resource consumption and protect natural ecosystems for future generations.