Earth Overshoot Day
Today, July 29th, 2019, is Earth Overshoot Day which means that we have used all the natural resources available to us for this year.
Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources (fish and forests, for instance) and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. We keep growing this deficit by liquidating the Earth’s natural capital and accumulating waste, primarily carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Please take a moment to consider what you can do to #MoveTheDate.
Smith has an incredible department named CEEDS which the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability. According to the CEEDS webpage “CEEDS exists with one purpose: To facilitate academic and applied experiences for students that help them excel at integrating knowledge across disciplines, in support of environmental decisions and action.”
CEEDS works to integrate sustainable practices into Smith’s operations and connect campus operations with student learning. They also, support faculty in their efforts to deepen their understanding of salient environmental issues and to integrate those issues into the curricula. CEEDS promotes institutional innovation and progress toward the college’s commitment to be a model of sustainability.
If you’re interested in learning more about CEEDS click here!
If you’re interested in learning more about Earth Overshoot Day click here!
-- Giulia ‘22











