How Black Cartographers Highlighted Injustice
The work of the Black Panther Party, a 1960s- and 1970s-era Black political group featured in a new movie and a documentary, helps illustrate how cartography can illuminate injustice.
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A View of 2020 from Space
EOS Data Analytics, an AI-powered satellite analytics platform, shares satellite imagery that highlights some of the environmental tragedies that occurred in 2020 — California and Colorado fires, Hurricane Laura, Kamchatka spill, Norilsk oil spill, and the Calving on the Brunt Ice Shelf.
New “Map Projections for Babies” Board Book Helps Encourage Early Communication and Learning
Dan Ford explains how support from the geospatial community will help bring the “Map Projections for Babies” board book to life.
The Politics of Defining Central New Jersey
In the state of New Jersey, one of the most contentious arguments its citizens have is the existence of the region ‘central Jersey.’
How the Last 160 Years Have Changed the Earth’s Climate
Since the Industrial Revolution, this level has been rising continuously, reaching 410 ppm in 2018.
Fossil Finds Reveal More About the ‘Cambrian explosion’ – When Oceans First Developed Complex Life
Recent fossil finds in China reveal Cambrian seas were more diverse than thought.
Warmer Oceans Will Make Hurricanes More Intense
Since hurricanes are fueled by ocean heat, warmer ocean conditions will influence their intensity and longevity.
Are Safaris the Best Answer for Elephant Conservation?
Tourism can be a great conservation tool as long as it is monitored closely.
The Wide Impact of Tropical Cyclone Idai
The effects of Tropical cyclone Idai were felt as far south as South Africa
How Climate Change is Affecting Tick Season
As the global climate warms, it is more likely that some ticks will remain active through the warmer winters and can expand their habitats into new areas.
Defining Biogeographic Regions
A recent paper published in Applied Geography explored ways to improve the determination of biogeographic regions using clustering techniques.
Habitat Fragmentation: A Multi-Scale Approach detailing its lasting impact on Earth’s ecosystems
An analysis performed at multiple spatial and temporal scales argues that destruction and degradation of natural ecosystems are the primary cause of global declines in biodiversity.
Framework for Protecting Marine Life and Humans from Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) in the Gulf of Mexico
Initiatives like the US Integrated Ocean Observing System and Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System Regional Association (GCOOS-RA) are working with local institutions to monitor harmful algal blooms.
Research Vessel Falkor Inspires Name for Newly-Discovered Seamount
A newly discovered underwater mountain was found by researchers off the island of Guam. Summary by Elizabeth Pyshnik.