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70 years of urban growth in 1 infographic

Office and residential buildings are seen from the observation deck of Tokyo Skytree, the world's tallest broadcasting tower, in Tokyo, Japan June 18, 2019. REUTERS/Issei Kato - RC1E42E94890

Since 1950, the world’s urban population has risen almost six-fold Image: REUTERS/Issei Kato

Iman Ghosh
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