Just in time for Earth Day on Friday, Google Earth is allowing users to use a time-lapse feature to show how the Earth has changed over 37 years — from a global view down to their neighborhood.
"We invite anyone to take Timelapse into their own hands and share it with others — whether you’re marveling at changing coastlines, following the growth of megacities, or tracking deforestation. Timelapse in Google Earth is about zooming out to assess the health and well-being of our only home, and is a tool that can educate and inspire action," the tech company said.
The time-lapse will automatically begin and you can see how your city has changed over the last 30 years. And under each of those categories are multiple cities that show significant changes that are both alarming and fascinating to watch. The first Earth Day was held in April 1970, before the Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Air Act or Clean Water Act even existed. At that time, there were simply no laws in place aimed at protecting the environment.
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