Wednesday, March 30, 2011

History of Civilization on the Fly

Here's a quick zoom through civilization's impact on native vegetation:



Some see the browning (desertification?) of that lovely green as a horror story. I see it as humans taking charge of their fate through their technology. I don't want to pave over paradise, but I enjoy farmland. I think it looks lovely. And I especially love the fruits of the labour of farmers.

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