Earth is increasingly what humans choose to make it. This view of Tokyo shows the power of urbanization to utterly transform landscapes into concrete and asphalt. But urbanization is seen by many environmental scientists as a plus, overall. City dwellers use resources more efficiently and ecosystems in surrounding areas can feel less pressure without sprawl.
More imagery at http://visibleearth.nasa.gov
More on the relationship of people and this planet at DOT EARTH:
http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com
@knowpassword similarity doesn't end with the looks...
Siska0Robert 6 months ago
looks like cancer growth to me..
knowpassword 1 year ago