Planet Enters Ecological Debt TODAY

"Growing demand eats into Earth's natural capital, say the authors
Rising consumption of natural resources means that humans began "eating the planet" on 9 October, a study suggests.

The date symbolised the day of the year when people's demands exceeded the Earth's ability to supply resources and absorb the demands placed upon it."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6033407.stm

Which is more important? Iraq? North Korea? Or our over-consumption of the planet where we all live?