The Ecological Clock

Three days ago, on 9 October, it was the Day of the Ecological Debt. For 20 years, the British organisation New Economics Foundation has kept count of our consumption of natural resources and every year they select an "overshoot day", on which we start overdrawing our natural supplies. What is scary is that this day enter earlier and earlier every year. In 1987 it was on 19 December; in 1995 21 November; but today, 2006, it was 9 October.

The ecological debt keeps on ticking, year after year. From 9 October we are living beyond the earth's means. Humanity has already consumed its quota of resources that can be renewed during this year, and we're draining on the ecological capital, and on the future of our children and children's children. To put it differently, it takes a year and three months to re-create what we have already consumed during the year. What's worse is that it is those who are least responsible for the consumption who suffer the most.

Oink, Oink

Draw a pig and find out about your personality! Sorry about my not-so-pretty pig but it's hard to draw with a mouse!

You are a realist. Sure, but I'm quite the idealist too, usually more optimistic than pessimistic.
You are direct, enjoy playing devil's advocate and neither fear nor avoid discussions.
Not sure about the playing devil's advocate bit.
You are emotional and naive, care little for details and are a risk-taker.
I think the pig got it wrong on most of those.
You are secure, stubborn, and stick to your ideals.
If I'm discussing politics, yes...
You are a good listener. I'd like to think so, yes.
The quality of your sex life is good. More is better! Yes!