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New research published by Nature Food reveals food is primary driver of the EU-27’s outsized Ecological Footprint
One quarter of food consumed in the EU-27 originates from outside the region, highlighting the vulnerability of the EU’s food system GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – 14 SEPTEMBER – New research coordinated by Global Footprint Network’s sustainability scientists in collaboration with food... Read More
Ecobytes: Why do some countries have lower transportation Footprints than others?
This blog post is part of the Ecobytes series, where we explore interesting topics using Ecological Footprint and biocapacity data. This week, Leo Wambersie dives into data on transportation. Leo is a Research Associate at Global Footprint Network. With a... Read More
Ecobytes: Going nuts about cashews
This blog post is part of the Ecobytes series, where we explore interesting topics from Ecological Footprint and biocapacity data conducted and authored by our wonderful interns. This week, Samaya Rubio dives into data on cashews. Samaya is a blended... Read More
Ecobytes: What difference do electric vehicles truly make?
This blog post is part of the Ecobytes series, where we explore interesting topics from Ecological Footprint and biocapacity data conducted and authored by our wonderful interns. This week, Meghan Pletsch dives into data on electric vehicles. Meghan is a... Read More
Ecobytes: Beef and Brazil’s declining biocapacity
This blog post is part of the Ecobytes series, where we explore interesting topics from Ecological Footprint and biocapacity data conducted and authored by our wonderful interns. This week, Camille Kawawa-Beaudan dives into data on Brazilian beef. Camille, a recent... Read More
Ecobytes: What can data tell us about the world’s natural resource producers and consumers?
By David Lin, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, Global Footprint Network This is part of the Ecobytes series where we explore interesting topics from Ecological Footprint and biocapacity data. Future installments will cover a wide range of topics. This first blog,... Read More
New study in Nature Sustainability shows 72% of the world’s population lacks resource security
April 26, 2021 (Oakland, CA) – Latest data show that 72% of people around the world live in countries with both natural resource deficits and below world-average income, according to a new study led by Global Footprint Network president Mathis... Read More
Mathis vs. Malthus:
Can countries escape the resource trap?
By Mathis Wackernagel, Ph.D. Humanity has achieved so much, including rising longevity around the world, hyper-connectivity, easy and cheap access to information, incredibly safe mobility. Yet there are critical arenas in which progress is so slow that it is starting... Read More