How Digital Maps Are Changing Our World

October 28, 2020 by edd In specialty-coffee-green-coffee-beansTags: maps

Humans have been utilising maps for centuries, drawing what we know of the world and constantly striving to fill it in with more and more detail. Maps are one of the key tools we have when it comes to understand the world around us, locating valuable information, and generally finding our way around. Now, digital maps are really coming into their own, providing more detail than ever before, increasing accuracy and revolutionising the way we see the world. For example, Read More

Google Earth Maps Show Temperature Rise

October 22, 2020 by edd In specialty-coffee-green-coffee-beansTags: maps

A new Google Earth map highlights the devastating impact a 4C rise in temperature would have on different parts of the world. The interactive tool, which was released by the UK’s coalition government, aims to stimulate the debate on carbon emissions and climate change. It comes after recent warnings that – based on current international carbon pledges – the earth’s temperature is set to rise by an average of nearly 4C, which could lead to sea level rises, forest fires Read More