WCS - The Human Footprint
HUMAN FOOTPRINT MAPS
Imagine a map illustrating human impact on every square kilometer of the Earth. That’s the essence of the Human Footprint, a project that shows the cumulative effect of six billion people on the planet.
Scientists from the Wildlife Conservation Society and Columbia University’s Earth Institute used satellite imagery, census data, and computer mapping technology to create this unique portrait of our global impact.
From loss of forests to increased roadways into remote areas, the Human Footprint factors in human activity that is directly shaping a full 83 percent of the planet. This snapshot is designed to encourage all of us to anticipate the consequences of our choices and take steps that shape our future in positive ways.
To learn more about these maps and the Human Footprint project, click here.