[Special Issue News] Rise of the City
Friday, May 20, 2016 - 00:11
in Earth & Climate
In 2014, 54% of the world's population, or 3.9 billion people, lived in urban areas. That's up from one-third in 1950, and forecasters say the proportion will rise to 66% by 2050. This two-page infographic highlights the geography of urbanization, and the impacts that cities can have on the environment.