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After 37 years of war and waiting, Iraq counts its people

ArcNews—Following decades of conflict, Iraq has a clear picture of its population. A new census revealed where people live and what they need, so the government could finally plan for their future. Read more.

• California's wildfire prevention pays off
• Watching the continents dance
• When the Oklahoma City Thunder won, planning began
• Drone industry trajectory fueled by mapping
• Seeing vaccines succeed in Africa
• Cross-border collaboration aims to heal the Tijuana River
• Satellite evidence secures justice for penguins in Argentina
• AI reveals tornado's toll on Tallahassee's trees

California's wildfire prevention pays off

Esri Blog—For the first time, CAL FIRE has proof: data shows targeted vegetation management and prescribed burns are working to keep wildfires at bay in parts of the state. Read more.

Watching the continents dance

Esri's StoryScape—Ever wonder where Earth's continents have traveled over the last 600 million years? A new interactive ArcGIS StoryMaps story brings the epic dance of the land masses to life. Read more.

Then learn how Esri experts animated the continents. 

When the Oklahoma City Thunder won, planning began

Esri Blog—Oklahoma City agencies had just 24 hours to secure a celebration for more than half a million fans after the professional basketball team clinched the national championship. Read more.

Drone industry trajectory fueled by mapping

ArcNews—After riding a roller coaster of hype, the drone industry is finding practical, productive, and profitable uses for the technology including precision agriculture and infrastructure inspections. Read more.

Seeing vaccines succeed in Africa

Maps.com—A series of animated maps tell the story of vaccination campaigns across the continent and the resulting dramatic decline in tetanus, polio, and measles cases. Read more.

Cross-border collaboration aims to heal the Tijuana River

ArcNews—Advocates in the US and Mexico are mapping data to prioritize interventions for restoring the endangered river that has been plagued by toxic waste and raw sewage. Read more.

Satellite evidence secures justice for penguins in Argentina

xyHt—When a rancher bulldozed a penguin nesting ground, crushing more than 100 of the birds, conservationists used maps and satellite imagery to prove their case. Read more.

AI reveals tornado's toll on Tallahassee's trees

GovLoop—After intense storms, AI-powered mapping is helping leaders pinpoint tree loss, calculate costs, and restore tree cover faster. Read more.

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