Humans Are Spinning the Earth Faster

Brush Stroke Sustainability Awakening January 28, 2026

Is 2026 Feeling Faster?

Brush Stroke Earth is breaking speed records. On July 9, 2025 , the day was 1.36 ms shorter than normal. It’s not just nature. It’s us .

The Speed-Up Continues The Speed-Up Continues The trend carried into 2026 , with days continuing to shorten. The trend carried into 2026 , with days continuing to shorten. Experts warn we might need a "Negative Leap Second" by 2029 to keep clocks in sync. Experts warn we might need a "Negative Leap Second" by 2029 to keep clocks in sync.

Nature’s Role

– Part of this is natural. – a. Shifting Molten Core b. Atmospheric Winds c. Tidal Friction – Part of this is natural. – a. Shifting Molten Core b. Atmospheric Winds c. Tidal Friction

How Humans Alter the Spin How Humans Alter the Spin We are moving the planet's weight. We are moving the planet's weight. Extensive Groundwater Extraction pumps water from land to sea, redistributing mass. Extensive Groundwater Extraction pumps water from land to sea, redistributing mass.

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The Invisible Cost of Water

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