It's now commonly admitted that our appetite for fossil fuels is having a strong influence on the Earth's climate -- and our future. But what about the concentration of humans in urban areas? Today, 50% of the world's population is living on about one percent of Earth's surface. Can this extreme concentration lead to other effects on our climate and weather?
In 'Satellites and the city,' NASA says that it can help to provide an answer. "Our research suggests that, using satellite data and enhanced models, we will be able to answer several critical questions about how urbanization may impact climate change 10, 25 or even 100 years from now," says for example a NASA scientist from the Goddard Space Flight Center.
But read more for other details, pictures and references about a phenomenon largely ignored by the majority of meteorologists today -- at least as far I know.
In 'Satellites and the city,' NASA says that it can help to provide an answer. "Our research suggests that, using satellite data and enhanced models, we will be able to answer several critical questions about how urbanization may impact climate change 10, 25 or even 100 years from now," says for example a NASA scientist from the Goddard Space Flight Center.
But read more for other details, pictures and references about a phenomenon largely ignored by the majority of meteorologists today -- at least as far I know.
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