Data science drives new maps to predict the growth of cities over next century

ScienceDaily
May 8, 2020, 1:38 pm155 pts
A new global simulation model offers the first long-term look at how urbanization -- the growth of cities and towns -- will unfold in the coming decades. The research team projects the total amount of urban areas on Earth can grow anywhere from 1.8 to 5.9-fold by 2100, building approximately 618,000 square…

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