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Photographic Evidence of Human Impacts

The world is a changing place. It’s easy to go about daily life and not notice some of these changes, or to deny that they are happening. However our impact on the natural world is immense and undeniable.

This site features a compilation of “then” and “now” image’s, paired together to show something the way it used to be, and how it currently is after human impact. Although anecdotal, this photo essay demonstrates what science has told us for some time, that humans have greatly impacted our planet, and both the natural world and humanity alike are dealing with the consequences.

 

 

human impact

Transformed Landscapes

There are approximately 6.8 billion people living on Earth, and this number is increasing at a rapid rate. Human presence is transforming the way our planet looks and functions.  This section features a collection of these impacts.

overfishing

Overfishing

Overfishing occurs when commercial and non-commercial fishing catches so many adult fish that not enough remain to breed and replenish the population. This section features global changes that have occurred due to overfishing, including fishery collapse, decrease is fish catch size, and the destructive nature of some of our fishing methods.

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Climate Change

Science has confirmed that the carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels is causing a rise in global temperatures. As our planet warms, there are many consequences affecting both humans and the environment that both will have to deal with. This section captures some of these consequences.

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Website by Jessica Wiseman. To contribute photos, please email earthaltered@gmail.com