Landscapes of the Anthropocene with Google Earth

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Exploring the transformative impact of human activity on Earth's landscapes, this book utilizes Google Earth to illustrate changes over recent decades. It examines key factors such as land use, climate change, energy demands, population growth, and globalization, arguing for the recognition of the Anthropocene epoch. The text delves into various landscape types, including rivers, coasts, lakes, deserts, tundra, and glaciers, highlighting how these environments have been reshaped by human influence.