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Thursday, February 7th, 2013

EPA Releases State Enforcement Performance Information and Comparative Maps

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of state dashboards and comparative maps that provide the public with information about the performance of state and EPA enforcement and compliance programs across the country.

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

MAPPS Endorses US Geological Survey’s 3D Elevation Program (3DEP)

MAPPS, the national association of private sector geospatial firms, has formerly endorsed the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) developed by the US Geological Survey (USGS). 

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

Ski Resorts Now on Google Maps

With 38 new run and lift maps for some of the most popular mountains across the US and Canada, Google Maps is your “go to” mountain guide. Whether you’re shredding Squaw Valley, Big Sky, or Okemo, Google Maps are a comprehensive, accurate and easy way to find the best route down the hill. 

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

Arctic Ministers Compel “Urgent Action”

Arctic Environment Ministers are calling for “urgent action” to reduce black carbon, methane, and HFCs in order to help protect the Arctic and reduce the risk of setting off self-amplifying feedback mechanisms that accelerate warming and lead to irreversible impacts.  The Ministers’ call to action is presented in the Chair’s conclusions released today at the

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

ESA App Camp 2013 Open for Creators of Mobile Apps Using Earth Monitoring Data

Following the great success of the first ESA App Camp last year, Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen will organise the second round of the app developer lab for the European Space Agency from 3 to 10 June 2013. Based on their previous works, 20 participants will be invited to ESA’s ESRIN location in Frascati (near Rome), Italy

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

STRaND-1, a Smartphone-powered CubeSat, Ready for Launch

A UK mission, jointly developed by the University of Surrey’s Surrey Space Centre (SSC) and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), to send the world’s first smartphone satellite into orbit, is due to launch on 25th February. The unique and innovative satellite, called STRaND-1 (the Surrey Training, Research and Nanosatellite Demonstrator), is a 30cm CubeSat weighing

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

GIS Research Finds Visitors at Greater Risk than Locals at Victorian Beaches

It’s official. Beach hazards are a greater risk for visitors than for locals, according to research by Life Saving Victoria. Using cutting-edge Geographic Information System (GIS) technology from industry leaders Esri Australia, Life Saving Victoria has mapped the locations of the state’s drowning deaths with data relating to the victims’ usual residences.

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

Bluesky Aerial Photography Shows House Hunters the Way

A large photographic display is helping house hunters in Norwich find their ideal property. Using high resolution aerial photography from Bluesky, graphics and print specialists Creative Image Management (CIM Signs) created the large scale display for Abbotts Countrywide Estate and Letting Agents. The 2m x 3 ½ metre wall mounted graphic is located in the

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

SuperGIS Desktop Supports Marine Environment Protection for Woods Hole Group Middle East

Supergeo Technologies announced that Woods Hole Group Middle East, U.A.E, purchased SuperGIS Desktop 3 based on the recommendation of Evolving GeoSystems to carry out coastal and oceanographic projects such as coastal management, environmental assessment & remediation, and oceanography & measurement. 

Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

Statewide GIS License from Esri Supports Maryland’s STEM Goals

The State of Maryland has signed a statewide software license agreement with Esri to make geographic information system (GIS) technology available for all K‑12 classrooms and formal after-school programs. This agreement marks another step for the state as it expands its efforts to develop science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-proficient students with the ability to pursue