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Reveal: How Science and Technology Keep Up with Earth’s Shifting Surface

Geodesists map changes on our ever-shifting planet, recording and mapping how Earth transforms to ensure accurate measurements.

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Student-Led Mapping Locates Areas in Los Angeles in Need of Shade Equity

Armed with the understanding that trees and shade improve health, Los Angeles works with partners to plant new trees equitably.

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COVID-19: Mapping Chicago Region’s Transit Recovery

RTA applies location intelligence to understand changes in revenue and ridership to survive the pandemic.

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COVID-19: Five Spatial Approaches to Safely Reopen

Maps help organizations weigh wellness and economic impacts as communities work toward reopening from COVID-19 disruptions.

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COVID-19: Washington Helps Workers Find Childcare; Seattle Supports Businesses

Washington state helped essential workers navigate to available childcare, while Seattle helped connect consumers to essential businesses.

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How the FDA Safeguards the Global Supply of Food and Drugs

GIS helps the FDA visualize manufacturing sites, monitor impacts of disasters, and safeguard investigators while they're in the field.

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COVID-19: Local Governments Map Food and Essentials to Guide People

Apps, maps, surveys, and dashboards are combined to help cities communicate with residents and businesses in need of assistance.

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Smart Maps Guide COVID-19 Investigations and Actions, and Monitor Effectiveness

Location intelligence helps investigators trace COVID-19 infection routes, implement control measures, and gauge their effectiveness.

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Imagery, Maps Support Management of Precious Water Source in California Desert

Coachella Valley Water District uses GIS to manage its precious aquifer that makes agriculture and cities possible in the desert.

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Cybersecurity: The Geospatial Edge

German armed forces use GIS to visualize cybersecurity threats and communicate patterns of hacker activities to help thwart malicious attacks.

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African Parks Uses Tracking to Combat Poaching and Protect Animals

African Parks uses location intelligence to track wildlife and battle poachers, and in the process learns more about animal behavior.

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Reveal: Understanding Earth’s Restless Magnetic Field

GIS helps track the movement of geomagnetic north and to calculate the change in order to improve navigation.

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