Future of the Environment

This map shows the extent of human impact on the Earth’s surface

To mark Earth Day on April 22, 2000, NASA scientists released this new image of the Earth, updating the famous "Blue Marble" photograph taken by Apollo astronauts. The digital image uses data collected in 1997 from several satellites to approximate what a human could see from orbit, with the added artistic license of having the Moon in the background. The prominent storm raging off the west coast of North America is Hurricane Linda. The image of the Moon has been magnified to about twice its relative size.RC/PB - RP2DRHYHGPAB

Nearly 95% of the Earth’s surface shows some form of human modification. Image: REUTERS

Nicholas LePan
Mining Editor, Visual Capitlaist
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Almost 95% of the Earth's surface has been modified by humans. Image: Visual Capitalist
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