According to Greenpeace in the research report «Consumption in Mexico and its impacts on climate change: how to move towards responsible consumption?» : «In Mexico, the ecological footprint has grown significantly over timefrom 1.86 hectares per person in 1961 to 2.55 for 2014. This has brought a decrease in the biocapacity of 3.46 hectares per person. This means that in just over 50 years each Mexican went from having an ecological loan of around 2 global hectares at a deficit of 1.4 global hectares ».
The effects of the ecological footprint
In 1992, a group of 1,700 scientists warned the irreversible damage that accelerated consumption And capitalist would bring to the planet, however, what seemed like a cinematographic apocalypse came to life over the years in a strong impact on climate change in which hurricane seasons and fire waves increase over the years, for example. For 2017, there were already more than 15 thousand scientists from 184 countries by reporting on the natural threats of our excessive consumption in an article in Bioscience magazine which they signed as a alliance of world scientists.
In his words: «We have triggered a mass extinction event, the sixth in approximately 540 million years, in which Many current ways of life could be annihilated or at least committed to extinction by the end of this century ».
What can we do?
There are small daily changes that we can make, first, elaborate The calculation of our individual or family ecological footprint To make a thorough analysis of how we can change the way we execute our activities. Betting on socially responsible green energy is a great tool, as well as using low consumption appliances. Although we are at home at this time, it is necessary to think how we transport ourselves and opt for public transport or bicycles. Even thinking about our food, in addition to choosing organic products (preferably of local trade such as markets or small distributors), reducing our meat consumption is important, since it is one of the most impact industries. This last change will also offer us a healthier life. On the other hand, we can reduce our bathing time, as well as optimize the use of water and choose biodegradable hygiene and cleaning products. Finally, remember Always separate garbage, recycle and reuse.
Although these small changes, without a doubt, make the difference, after analyzing the impact on a large scale, we see how immense change is necessary. You can join organizations such as WWF, Greenpeace and Mexican Center for Environmental Law, among others, to exert pressure to the leaders through requests and donations that will provide the protection and creation of natural reserves or other initiatives to achieve a greener present and ensure a future.