My ecological foot print over the years.

Ecological Foot Print

2.5
2

2.1

1.5
1
0.5
0

1.2
0.6
2011

2016

2021

Ecological foot print is an indicator of amount of space on earth that individual

uses in order to survive using existing technology
India ecological footprint is 1.2 per capita (Rank 127) but Indias total demand on
bio capacity is exceeded only by that of the United States and China. When I
compare my own ecological footprint, currently I have almost equal to national
average ecological footprint. By 2021 I will have approx. 50% more ecological
footprint than national average if national average is expected to be at 1.4. I also
noticed that my increase in ecological footprint was more on the account of mobility
which in turn depended on travel by Car and its fuel consumption per kilometer. I
think projected 2.1 ecological footprint is too big, I need to change my life style if I
assume world will not be able to evolve and make better use of resources i.e.
increase productivity.
Per Capita ecological foot print seems to have direct link with increase in per capita
income, as one earns more (I can link it with my life style too), his or her lifestyle
improves and he or she consumes more resources putting more pressure on nature.
Indias race to become an economic power has propelled it to No. 3 in the list of top
carbon polluters. Indias greenhouse gas emissions will keep rising as it tries to lift
millions out of poverty and connect nearly half a billion people to electricity grids.
Indian government and Corporate bodies track ecological foot print due to
regulatory requirements and international agreements also there is growing
awareness that if we go on exploiting natural resources ate current rate, we might
not be able to leave anything for future generations.
References:
http://www.footprintnetwork.org/ecological_footprint_nations/ecological_per_capita.h
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