A few years ago there was a thought-provoking video that showed Britain’s land use, Britain in 100 seconds. The man behind the film, Dan Raven-Ellison, has now produced a global version. Each second of the film shows 1% of the Earth’s land, beginning with 10 seconds walking through ice, and then into deserts and so on.
It’s a neat visual reminder of how human activity has appropriated an ever greater slice of the Earth’s surface, what we use it for, and what remains for wildlife. Have a look, and see if it’s something you can use in a classroom or community group as a discussion starter.
If you like it, you might like to contribute to the crowdfunding campaign to make it available in more languages.
The Earthbound Report 