In the last 150 years, humans have become a geological force of nature, challenging and changing the face of our planet. Using satellite data to create earth-scale infographics, scientists are now able to collect data with pinpoint accuracy, and in the process are uncovering sobering outcomes for our environment over the coming generations. While these scenarios are catastrophic, this information has also allowed experts to create tools to combat climate change with even more innovative and durable solutions. By strapping on their boots and doing the trailblazing fieldwork required to accurately measure climate change, these scientists are bringing the fight directly into our own backyards – and to the world itself.