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May 22, 2026 5 min

What is ecological debt?

from Do you really know? Hosted by Bababam

Let’s take a moment to consider a concept which highlights both the scale of the climate crisis and inequalities between different areas of the world. Discussions around ecological debt are closely linked to that of overshoot and the overuse of planet Earth's resources. Every year we continue to consume too many resources, and pollute the planet. If we consider that as mounting ecological debt, let’s say we’re now paying interest. It takes the form of extreme weather events, food shortages, the disappearance of other species, unremedied environmental degradation and the buildup of CO2 in the atmosphere. All this ecological debt is carried forward to future generations. Is there another definition of ecological debt then? Is there a division between North and South? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠What is attachment theory?⁠ ⁠What is the best time of year to find work?⁠ ⁠How can I beat a hangover?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 3/6/2022

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