Google Data Powers Real-Time Deforestation Alarm System
| Richard Adhikari 02/20/14 4:28 PM PT | |
 | Unlike the sad and scary time-lapse photos that show lush, green forests dissolving into deserts, Global Forest Watch is a tool that will allow governments to learn about illegal clearing almost immediately -- in time to take preventive action. Powered by Google Earth and Google Maps, GFW is a joint effort of the World Resources Institute and more than 40 partners, including the United Nations. [More...] |
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