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Resource Countdown

When will we run out of Earth's essential resources?

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12 Critical Resources
Based On
Current Consumption Rates
Updated
Live Projections

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💡 Today's Insight

Phosphorus Crisis
Global food production depends on phosphorus, with reserves estimated to last only 50-100 years at current use.

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Remaining at current consumption rates
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Resource Depletion Timeline

Projection based on current trends

Impact & Solutions

Consequences

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Potential Solutions

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📊 Methodology & Sources

Data Sources

  • • US Geological Survey (USGS) Mineral Commodity Summaries
  • • BP Statistical Review of World Energy
  • • UN Food and Agriculture Organization
  • • World Resources Institute

Calculation Method

  • • Reserve estimates based on economically extractable resources
  • • Consumption rates from latest available global data
  • • Linear projection assuming current usage patterns
  • • Does not account for new discoveries or recycling advances