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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Environment maps
Maps depicting environmental degradation across planet.
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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A New Map of Europe: What if all Glaciers on Earth Melted?
If all the ice on our planet were to melt, it would result in a substantial rise in the level of the world’s oceans. The estimated sea level rise would be approximately 66 meters (216 feet).
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The Best National Parks In The United States For Wildlife Spotting
The sky is wide, the land is rugged, and the air fills your lungs with happiness. But for many adventurers, the genuine appeal of a trek through a national park is the fine detail: the living flora and fauna, often rare and amazing, that quietly inhabit the landscape.
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World map of the bear population
Bears are carnivorous mammals of the Ursidae family. Although only 8 species of bears are existent, they are widespread, living in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere.
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Germany’s Raccoon Invasion: How an American Bandit Took Over Europe
Once a North American native, the raccoon has become an unstoppable force in Germany, thriving in cities and forests alike. From their accidental introduction in the 1930s to their modern-day population explosion, discover how raccoons have taken over Germany—and the challenges they pose.
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Where is Tap Water Safe (and Unsafe) to Drink?
When you turn on the tap in the United Kingdom, you consider what comes out will be drinkable. Indeed, the General Assembly of the United Nations has access to safe drinking water as a human right. And yet, more than 25% of the world’s population lives in water-stressed nations. According to the World Health Organization, a similar number use a drinking water source polluted with feces.
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Red and Gray Squirrel Distributions Mapped
The red squirrel is a species of tree squirrel typical throughout Europe and Asia. The species’ specimens have declined drastically in the British Isles in recent years. This decrease is associated with the introduction by humans of the grey squirrel from North America.
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How Many Cigarettes You’re Indirectly Smoking Due to World Pollution Levels Mapped
While the global smoking rate has fallen over the past two decades, increasing air pollution has offset many health gains. Exposure to air pollution severely affects the respiratory system and can have negative health impacts, equivalent to smoking multiple cigarettes daily.
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Human Climate Niche Mapped
Homo sapiens, like every other organism on our planet, has its own niche. A comfortable temperature for humans ranges from 17°C to 24°C (62.6 to 75.2 °F). Within that temperature span, the ideal, especially for young and older people, is 22 to 23 °C (72 to 73°F), but it could be some degrees lower with high humidity and some degrees higher with low humidity.
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