Does human transformation of land threaten future sustainability?

Social and physical scientists have long been concerned about the effects of humans on Earth's surface -- in part through deforestation, encroachment of urban areas onto traditionally agricultural lands, and erosion of soils -- and the implications these changes have on Earth's ability to provide for an ever-growing population. A new article presents examples of land transformation by humans and documents some of the effects of these changes.

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