What Would Happen to the World if All the Humans Just Disappeared?

What would happen to our planet if humans just disappeared completely? (Given the impending Trump presidency, it seems like a good question to ask.)

The answer is fascinating. While there would be initial chaos in the short-term (some of which I’m sure you can predict), the real interesting consequences take place hundreds and thousands of years down the line.

This video attempts to go through that timeline. It gets more compelling the longer you watch:

We need the planet far more than it needs us. All the more reason to make smart policy decisions and take care of the environment. (And so much for an Intelligent Designer…)

(via Kottke)