Description: Namibia is known for its arid climate and the flora and fauna that have adapted to these conditions over many generations. The livelihoods of most people depend directly on the land. Therefore, a large portion of Namibia is used for agriculture, natural resource extraction, and tourism. The country mainly exports raw materials and imports most of its goods and services.
Description: Map of how property in Bar Harbor has changed hands from in-state to out-of-state ownership, and vice versa, between 2002 & 2012. In partnership with the Island Housing Trust.
Description: Analysis of changes in the population and distribution of Gray Wolves in the Northeastern United States, including hunting and trapping areas in Minnesota and a reintroduction suitability analysis.
Description: Map 1 shows humpback whale sightings collected from the Allied Whale Antarctic Humpback Whale Catalogue (AHWC) and International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) tourist vessels. Map 2 shows IAATO tourist sites with number of visitors in 2013/2014 season, and IAATO vessel tracks. Map 3 shows IAATO vessel tracks and humpback whale sightings. Map 4 shows top IAATO tourist sites (with 8000+ visitors per site) and humpback whale sightings. [show more]
Description: Citi Bike is a bicycle sharing system established in 2013 in New York City. As of now, the nation’s largest bike-sharing system has 12,000 stations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Jersey City. Riding a bike is fun and healthy exercise. In urban areas like NYC, bike-sharing can also serve as a time-effective way of moving around tightly packed areas.
Description: The firestorm that erupted in San Diego County in the fall of 2007 devastated the area. This firestorm is considered to be the second most destructive fire in the history of the county, just after the Cedar Fire of 2003. High heat, low humidity, Santa Ana winds with gusts up to 100 mph, and other conditions provided optimal conditions for the wildfires to thrive.