  urlLink WorldChanging: Another World Is Here : "Urban areas are growing. But by how much? Satellite imaging can help us monitor urban growth by allowing precise measurements of urbanization patterns over time. NASA researchers used Landsat pictures of 30 randomly-selected mid-size cities around the world from 1990 and 2000 to study city size changes. This will allow for better estimates of urbanization and land use around the world, which in turn is critical for better climate modeling. " (if you make the trip, scroll down for the Muji article: "Muji is short for "Mujirushi Ryohin," meaning "no brand, good product") 
