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Going green matters and technology can help in this regard

GISuser — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:19:10 +0000

Climate change is a reality that we can’t ignore and whose negative effects we experience every day. We all bear the responsibility for this phenomenon, so we all have to take measures towards reducing the negative effects of human activity on the environment and creating a healthier future for our planet. Business and organizations are […]

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5 reasons why you need to eat berries

Editor — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:17:58 +0000

August is not only deadly hot but also the most fruitful month of the year. Guess which food contains vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants at the same time? Of course, these are fresh berries, now is their time! Don’t miss the chance to taste the tastiest – skip to our recipes and include berry dishes […]

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The Esrigram Shark Week Shark GIS MapJournal

Editor — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 17:53:29 +0000

Trust Esri to not miss an opportunity to churn out another cool Map Journal or story map (ya, I’m still a little confused in what the diff is between a journal or story map etc…). This latest Journal shares some really cool images, maps, stories, and facts about sharks, all in the very pleasant to […]

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Report confirms that climate change is affecting every region of the US

Editor — Mon, 19 May 2014 04:24:20 +0000

The Obama Administration recently released the Third National Climate Assessment for the United States. No huge surprise here as the report confirms that climate change is affecting every region of the United States and key sectors of the U.S. economy. From the report… Certain types of extreme weather events with links to climate change have […]

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Take Care of the Oceans – the Economy Will Appreciate It!

Editor — Fri, 02 May 2014 22:31:22 +0000

Some new research out of NOAA show that the sea is providing a much needed boost to the economy… perhaps such news will provide some added incentive for people to take care of the oceans and show them the respect they deserve! This from NOAA… U.S. commercial and recreational saltwater fishing generated more than $199 […]

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opportunity knocks – Esri Climate Resilience App Challenge

Editor — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 15:10:36 +0000

The Esri Climate Resilience App Challenge 2014 is now open worldwide to developers of all types (government, technology firms, academic institutions, not for profits, startups, and individuals). This contest challenges all developers to create an app using the Esri ArcGIS Platform to help communities, see, understand, and prepare for climate risks. Esri will provide up to three […]

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U.S. Post Celebrates Earth Day With Sea Surface Temperatures Forever Stamp

Editor — Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:41:46 +0000

On April 22, the U.S. Postal Service will issue the Global: Sea Surface Temperatures Forever international price stamp. The $1.15 stamp can be used to mail a one-ounce letter to any country to which First-Class Mail International service is available. The stamp will be unveiled at “Community Day,” this year’s Earth Day celebration hosted by […]

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Google Map Gallery – One Click USGS Topo Downloads and more!

Editor — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 23:04:54 +0000

So you need USGS topos do you? After years and years the USGS topo data is still a hot ticket item that many Geo professionals rely on for their basemaps. Since the dawn of time these data have been quite a pain to get.. imagine sifting through archaic data repositories on academic sites, state portals […]

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County health ranking 2014 and health roadmaps – How Healthy is your county?

Editor — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:49:20 +0000

The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program is a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. This fabulous resource not only provides maps, tables and charts (very detailed reports as well), but you’ll also find that you can access a TON of data for use in your […]

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The World’s Most Ethical Companies Are Ranked for 2014

Editor — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 21:22:52 +0000

What do Dell, Intel, Microsoft, and Google have in common? Yes indeed, they all made the list of the most ethical companies! The World’s Most Ethical (WME) Companies designation recognizes companies that truly go beyond making statements about doing business “ethically” and translate those words into action. WME honorees not only promote ethical business standards […]

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