New global inventories reveal key land use impacts for 225 countries.
Land use can have big effects on nature and resources. To understand these effects better, researchers made detailed lists of how land is used and changed in different countries. They looked at things like cities, forests, and farms. By doing this, they could see how different countries impact the land in unique ways. They found that some countries have specific land use issues that need attention. They also compared their lists with others and found them to be accurate. However, they realized they need to improve how they combine different types of land data. This study is a step towards better understanding how land use affects the environment.