This map shows the relative greening (increase in vegetation) and browning (decrease in vegetation) around the globe. As you can see both China and India have significant greening. Despite alarming rates of deforestation in Brazil and Indonesia, researchers from NASA...
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Polar Bears are currently listed as a vulnerable species according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). International Polar Bear Day is observed each year on February 27th as a day to learn more about the animals...
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Traveling to work for many people is simply a part of their daily routine. But have you ever considered if the time that it takes you to get to work is maybe too long, or perhaps if the travel time...
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The climate of many North American cities is in danger of changing dramatically by 2080. Under current high emissions the average urban dweller is going to have to drive more than 500 miles to the south to find a climate...
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Map of the Week: Tracking Marine Life Marine life can often go overlooked in the eyes of an average person, and that person may rarely stop to think about the abundance of aquatic organisms that are living in the ocean....
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Most citizens in the United States have experienced dreary weather at least once in their lives. Whether that person lives in the hot and dry climate of the Southwest, or the cold and wet climate of the Northeast, instances of...
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Environmental neglect from previous generations continues to be a burden in the current day; across the country, certain pieces of land are no longer suitable to be inhabited or developed. These areas have been designated by the Environmental Protection Agency...
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  In 2018, California experienced the largest wildfires that it has ever seen in the state’s history. Depicted in this map, 2018 was the worst fire season that California has witnessed in a decade; over 244,890 acres of land burned...
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These two maps outline the accessibility to equity in the Perth Metro Area in Australia. Perth, located in Western Australia, is known as one of the most isolated cities in the world and consists of a population of nearly two...
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Potential Asian Longhorned Tick Range in North America A dangerous invasive species is a rising cause for concern among those who live in the Eastern United States; not only for people, but for wild animals and livestock as well. An...
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