Category: GIS
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How GIS is Transforming Water Conservation
Water conservation is more important than ever in today’s world, where demand is intensifying amidst climate change and population growth. The key to managing our water resources effectively lies in our understanding of watersheds—the fundamental building blocks of the hydrological cycle. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology has emerged as a…
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Maps for the Planet: An Introduction to Environmental Cartography
Maps have evolved alongside our understanding of the environment, revealing the impact of human actions, illuminating conservation efforts, and empowering everyday citizens to contribute to a more sustainable future. As technology transforms cartography, maps become tools for forecasting change, helping us chart a course toward a healthier planet.
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The Rising Tide: Mapping Sea Level Rise in Virginia Beach
The relentless advance of climate change is no longer an abstract threat discussed in scientific reports. It’s the extra surge of water pushing further inland during storms, the quiet creep of the tide eroding familiar shorelines, and the unsettling question of what familiar places might disappear beneath the waves. Coastlines…
Earth Notebook 