Biocapacity and Ecological Footprints
Students will calculate and analyse ecological footprints to understand human demand on the Earth's ecosystems. They will explore the concept of Earth Overshoot Day.
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Students will calculate and analyse ecological footprints to understand human demand on the Earth's ecosystems. They will explore the concept of Earth Overshoot Day.
Key Questions
- How is an ecological footprint calculated?
- What factors contribute to a nation's biocapacity deficit?
- How can populations reduce their per capita ecological footprint?
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