The Earth Overshoot Day has been accelerating steadily from October 15 thirty years ago to September...........

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The Earth Overshoot Day has been accelerating steadily, from October 15 thirty years ago to September 30 two decades back to August 15 in 2008. A few days ago, it was declared that the overshoot day arrives on August 1 this year. Which one of the following best sums up the cause for this “acceleration”?

Consumerism

Climate change

Overpopulation

Poverty

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Earth Overshoot Day is date when humanity annual demand on nature exceeds what Earth can regenerate over the entire year. It is calculated by Global Footprint Network and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). In 2018, nature’s budget for entire year has already been used up in just span of 8 months only.It shows that mankind and human actions are putting unprecedented pressure on environment and its resources.