| June 13, 2005 |
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Sprol
Why  visit scenic beaches or soaring mountains when you can see some of the worst places in the world? Thanks to satellite images, Sprol takes you on a virtual trip to damaged landscapes and polluted sites. Start in the Pacific, where the U.S. tested nukes in the '40s and '50s on the Marshall Islands, and the residents are still feeling the effects. Hike up to the melting glaciers of Patagonia, Argentina, for a taste of global warming. Get an aerial view of West Virginia, where coal mining has removed pesky trees and added lovely toxic waste to the mountains. Want a vacation with more bang? Don't miss Chernobyl, Ukraine, site of the world's worst nuclear accident. Round up your tour with lunch at a huge cattle feedlot in Coalinga, California. These sights may make you question humankind's impact on the planet. (in Environment & Nature) |
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