Since the beginning of recorded time, humanity has tried to better understand and make use of the environment by observing and exploring their surroundings.With the help of global and local remote sensing we can have a much better understanding of global scale phenomenon. We can also quickly notice any changes to our environment. With this informantion we can make better informed decisions, and help us maintain nature's fragile balance.Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight CenterScientific Visualization Studio