AN EXCERPT: Urban land expansion in the first 30 years of this century may exceed all previous development throughout history, and will carry dire consequences for endangered species and sensitive habitat, a recent study says….In North America, urban land cover is expected to double by 2030.
Although urban areas comprise a very small area of the planet’s total surface area, their impact reaches far beyond urban borders, the authors wrote. Cities often look to rural areas for critical resources such as water, waste disposal and fuel. City dwellers also consume more meat and dairy products than rural residents, creating further demands.
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