by Barbaree | Jan 10, 2012 | GIS Happenings, Our Blog
Torrential rain inundated southeastern Brazil in early January 2012, causing severe damage in multiple states. The floods forced thousands from their homes, damaged roads and homes, and broke through a levee in northern Rio de Janeiro State, according to news reports....
by Barbaree | Dec 12, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
(from NASA) – As parts of Central America and the U.S. Southwest endure some of the worst droughts to hit those areas in decades, scientists have unearthed new evidence about ancient dry spells that suggest the future could bring even more serious water...
by Barbaree | Dec 7, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog, SEVEN
Despite a general decline in birth rates, world population increases by some 83 million people each year. This growth will continue for decades to come, challenging our ability to feed ourselves and to sustain the natural capital on which human societies depend. The...
by Barbaree | Dec 6, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
We discovered a fascinating podcast with NOAA Chief Geodesist Dru Smith, learning how scientists are using measurements of gravity to refine a complex mathematical model of the Earth’s shape, known as the geoid. Once the new model is deployed, the hope is that we’ll...
by Barbaree | Dec 5, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
ScienceDaily (Nov. 30, 2011) — The record-breaking drought in Texas that has fueled wildfires, decimated crops and forced cattle sales has also reduced levels of groundwater in much of the state to the lowest levels seen in more than 60 years, according to new...
by Barbaree | Nov 23, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog
AP Teachers: Submit your lesson plans to The Geography Teacher for publication! In each issue we try to make sure there are articles that appeal to the AP teacher. In the January 2012 upcoming issue, for example, will be an article about being successful in teaching...
