Human Geography
Human geography is a branch of geography that focuses on the study of the human population and their cultural, economic, and social interactions with the environment. It examines the distribution of human populations across the globe, the impact of human activity on the natural environment, and the ways in which people use and manage natural resources.
Learn about the different areas of human geography including economic geography, population geography, cultural geography, and more.

Acequias in the Southwest U.S.
In New Mexico and other Southwestern states, acequias are channels that are dug to divert water from snow runoff and rivers in order to irrigate fields.

How Inequality Affects Urban Wildlife
More access to green space and mature trees in wealthier neighborhoods in the United States has also led to a greater diversity of wildlife in those areas.

Mapping Human Activities in the Oceans
Geospatial technologies are being used to map human activities in our oceans, from fishing to transport.

The Gray-Green Urban Divide: How Wealth and Poverty are Visible from Space
Known as the "gray-green divide”, the amount of trees and green space can be an indicator of the income level of the neighborhood.

Using AI to Design Cities
Researchers now are trying to use artificial intelligence techniques, including deep reinforcement learning, to design more efficient and sustainable urban spaces.