Tag: Anthropocene

Netherlands Reclamation

Infographic via BrilliantMaps: Land Reclamation in the Netherlands 1300 Vs 2000

Land Reclamation in the Netherlands 1300 Vs 2000 The map comparison above shows what the land area of what makes up the Netherlands today, looked like in 1300 compared to […]

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Cities from Scratch

Article via TheGuardian: Cities from Scratch; Watch New Cities Rise from the Desert, Jungle and Sea

Cities from scratch; Watch new cities rise from the desert, jungle and sea Excerpt: “We’re in the midst of new cities fever,” says Prof Sarah Moser. The head of the new […]

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Pollution

Article via NPR: Oh Dear: Photos Show What Humans Have Done To The Planet

Oh Dear: Photos Show What Humans Have Done To The Planet Humans have made an indelible mark on the planet. Since the mid-20th century, we’ve accelerated the digging of mines, […]

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