Forecasting urbanization

(University of Delaware) 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 miles.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news