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How the Environment Has Changed Since the First Earth Day 50 Years Ago
These charts show that while progress has been made in some areas, humanity still has a major impact on the planet.
Climate•5 min read
Andrea Thompson
Andrea is an associate editor at Scientific American covering sustainability.
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