Europe’s Hot Summers: Comparing Heat Days Then and Now
Heat waves in Europe are no longer rare events. A new map shows how often summer days over 30ºC now occur compared to the early 1980s.
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Environment maps
Maps depicting environmental degradation across planet.
New Zealand’s Disappearing Forests—Mapped Through Time
From forest-covered islands to today’s mix of pine plantations, pastures, and native remnants—these three maps help explain how New Zealand’s geography was reshaped by human arrival, fire, and farming.
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How Hurricane Forecasts Got Way Better
Forecasting hurricanes used to feel like watching a storm through frosted glass. Today, we have a much sharper view. This post explores how the “cone of uncertainty” has narrowed – and what that means for safety, science, and storm prep.
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Elephant Populations Mapped Across Asia and Africa
A 2023 map by cartographer Wanmei Liang highlights the habitats of every elephant species and subspecies in Asia and Africa.
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Groundwater Resources: Distribution, Recharge Dynamics, and Environmental Challenges
Groundwater might be out of sight, but it’s central to everything from farming to clean drinking water. This post dives into where it’s found, how it moves, and why managing it wisely is becoming more urgent in a changing climate.
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United States Border Walls
What if state and county borders weren’t just lines, but barriers shaped by elevation, rainfall, and population? This series of 3D maps that do just that—transforming geographic and demographic data into eye-catching visualizations.
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Mapping the Disappearance of Norway’s Untouched Forests
Over the past century, Norway’s untouched forests have dramatically disappeared. What right do we have to lecture the rest of the world if the green heart of a developed, wealthy country can disappear so silently?
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Countries Where Lions Still Roam Today
From roaming vast territories across multiple continents to being confined to sub-Saharan Africa and a small region in India, lions have undergone a remarkable geographical transformation. This post explores the historical distribution of Panthera leo, examining how human activities, climate changes, and environmental shifts have dramatically reduced lion habitats over centuries, while highlighting ongoing conservation efforts to protect these iconic predators.
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How Rising Seas Will Reshape the British Isles: A Tale of Three Coastlines
From Doggerland to future flood scenarios, explore how the British Isles’ geography has evolved and what climate change means for its iconic coastlines.
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Mapped: Land Use in the Netherlands
The Netherlands, a land of ingenuity and resilience, showcases a dynamic landscape shaped by meticulous land use and water management. From its efficient agricultural fields to bustling urban centers, preserved nature reserves, and intricate waterways, every aspect of Dutch land use tells a story of adaptation and innovation.
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