The total ecological footprint for humanity is expected to be
A) twice the planet's ecological capacity by the year 2015
B) 30% higher than the planet's ecological capacity by the year 2035
C) 60% higher than the planet's ecological capacity by the year 2035
D) 30% higher than the planet's ecological capacity by the year 2015
E) twice the planet's ecological capacity by the year 2035

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According to the latest data from the Global Footprint Network, humanity's total ecological footprint, including carbon emissions, land use, and resource consumption, is currently around 1.7 times the planet's ecological capacity. If current trends continue, this number is projected to increase to 2.0 or higher by the year 2035, which means our footprint will be twice the planet's ecological capacity.

The Total Ecological Footprint for Humanity Is Expected to Be