May 15
In the early 1960s, the Soviet government devised a plan to boost its agricultural output by irrigating large parcels of land that lay along two major rivers in Central Asia, the Amu Darya and Syr Darya. Along with growing food crops such as grains and fruits, the Soviets planned to drive their economic engine by …
Apr 23
It’s difficult to see what impact humans are having on Earth unless you have a satellite view. A new app called Fragile Earth “gives a bird’s-eye view of natural and man-made locations from around the world as they undergo dramatic changes through climate change, urbanization and nature’s raw power.” With just a quick finger swipe, …