Maps depicting environmental degradation across planet.
Rivers across the western U.S. are vanishing—140,000 miles of them have been rerouted, dammed, or dried up. This post looks at what’s behind the loss, which states are hardest hit, and how maps can help us understand what’s at stake.
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This map below shows cropland distribution across the world in a nominal 30-meter resolution. Agricultural lands cover some 40 percent
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80.7% of the Earth’s population lives within one hour of a city, but accessibility varies by wealth. In high-income countries,
Read MoreThe map below depicts the change in average nighttime light pollution throughout the past 25 years. Red color sows and
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Explore the Netherlands’ remarkable flood defense system, from ancient dikes to modern storm surge barriers. Discover how Rijkswaterstaat manages these critical structures and learn fascinating facts about the Maeslantkering, Oosterscheldekering, and more. Dive into the nation’s ongoing battle against rising sea levels and climate change, showcasing Dutch resilience and innovation.
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CO2 is the most significant long-lived greenhouse gas in the atmosphere of our planet. Since the Industrial Revolution anthropogenic emissions
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According to the Nature Conservancy research, just 5% of the global landmass, excluding Antarctica, is untouched by human activity.
Read MoreThe military spends more than a billion dollars a year to clean up sites its operations have contaminated with toxic
Read Moreurope is home to 5 species of large predators. These species comprise the brown bear, the wolf, the wolverine, and two lynx species (Eurasian and the Iberian lynx). Historically these species have all experienced dramatic drops in numbers and distribution due to human activity.
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During the last ice advance and retreat (in the latest Pleistocene), an extension of the Cordilleran ice sheet called the
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