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This map shows the impact from the human society on the ecosystems of the world. Our influence from construction, cities and roads decrease the natural value and the biodiversity where we influence and put stress on the environment. The human population has grown in about 100 years from 1700 to over 6000 million people (see map over population density). At the same time, we in the 'rich' part of the world has had a strong growth in our use of natural resources (see map over ecological footprint). Compare this to the scenario that shows the human impact in 2050.