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  • A topographic map of Portland, Oregon

    USGS Topographic Mapping in ArcGIS Pro

    ArcGIS Online

    US Geological Survey (USGS) and Esri collaborated to bring the US historical topographic maps to everyone.
  • A red and green map showing land cover

    Esri 10-Meter Land Cover

    WEBINAR

    Introducing a 10-meter-resolution open data resource—a new land-cover map of the world.
  • Slicing through Complex Geology with ArcGIS Pro

    VIDEO

    Go subsurface with Dutch Geological Survey to view geologic cross sections or subsurface voxels as 3D slices at multiple angles.
  • A multicolored map showing shallow subsurface and depths up to 50 meters

    Animate geologic data with voxels

    Tutorials

    Visualize geologic characteristics of a landscape with a detailed 3D model of the shallow subsurface up to a depth of 50 meters.
  • A state geologic map showing eocene marine rocks by highlighting areas purple and red

    State Geologic Map Compilation

    WEBINAR

    US Geological Survey (USGS) State Geologic Map Compilation (SGMC) geodatabase represents a seamless spatial database of 48 state geologic maps.
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  • A neighborhood with houses highlighted pink and white, and a large building highlighted purple

    Steps to a net zero future

    WHERENEXT

    As pressure builds for companies to enact net zero plans for carbon emissions, a visual and predictive technology arrives to aid those efforts.
  • A webpage with resource cards

    Introduction to Development Impact Analysis

    ArcGIS Solutions

    Visualize solar radiation on the ground, as well as on the roofs of buildings, in 3D using ArcGIS Pro development impact analysis.
  • A pink model of a wind farm with locations of turbines and areas marked with yellow

    Wind farm suitability analysis

    Tutorials

    Perform a site suitability analysis for a new wind farm. Determine the optimal location for new high-efficiency wind turbines in Colorado.
  • A model of land with illustrated green structures

    I can see for miles and miles

    Tutorials

    Identify areas from which turbines on a proposed wind farm would be visible.
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  • Addressing ocean plastic pollution

    Esri Video

    Discover the role GIS plays in understanding and addressing ocean plastic pollution.
  • A map showing air quality in the communities with green, red, and yellow indicators

    Air Quality Aware

    ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

    Access air quality data in communities within the US using an air quality app from the US Environmental Protection Agency.
  • A map of the United States with parts of the country on fire illustrating air quality and human impact

    Air quality and human impact

    ArcGIS Blog

    Air Quality Aware is an easy-to-use application available from ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World that simplifies air quality information.
  • A catfish swimming through a rock bed

    Drone and AI for environmental monitoring

    GIS for Science

    Using drones and full motion video to identify, count, and measure fish.
  • A map of the west coast that shows locations where fires, smoke, and air quality are effecting the communities

    Map smoke and air quality

    ArcGIS Online

    Using ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World, learn more about current and predicted smoke conditions and current air quality.
  • A map of Europe that has different shades of red showing how air quality is in different parts of the continent

    Nineteen years of global air quality

    ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World

    Investigate how global air quality patterns have changed over time and how poor air quality impacts the human population.
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  • A map of the United States showing horrible drought conditions on the west coast with red, orange, and yellow highlights

    Track US drought conditions

    ArcGIS Blog

    Drought Aware app leverages data from NOAA, USDA, and Census Bureau to visualize current, future, and historical drought conditions in the US.
  • A map of the western United States showing areas of problematic climate change in red and yellow

    Addressing the climate crisis

    ArcGIS StoryMaps

    Climate change presents an existential threat to the environment, to marginalized communities, and to the economic welfare of our nation.
  • A skyscraper being struck by lightning

    Hazards prompt insurers to rethink risk

    WHERENEXT

    The insurance industry is evolving from generalizations about location-based risk to sophisticated risk scoring.
  • A graphic of Earth from space, a hexagon with a fieldworker bent down in a field, and a hexagon with a map

    Extreme Heat Events in a Changing Climate

    WHERENEXT

    Scientists are using GIS to aid public officials in monitoring the frequency and intensity of forthcoming extreme heat events.
  • From Commitment to Action

    Discover how GIS helps leaders meet their climate goals.
  • A state geologic map showing eocene marine rocks by highlighting areas purple and red

    GIS learn lessons in climate science

    Lesson Gallery

    A collection of training sessions focused on climate science to help you advance your skills.
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  • A map of the United States with lines of weather patterns

    NWS SAFER Hazard Dashboard

    Explore the National Weather Service's SAFER Hazard Dashboard for situational awareness.
  • A map of a tornado swirling through the Midwest United States

    Predict weather with real-time data

    Tutorials

    Create a map of real-time weather data, investigate trends, learn about atmospheric processes, and predict weather.
  • Weather and Climate Data Dissemination

    VIDEO

    See demonstrations on how to easily access data products from national weather authorities for use in web-based applications.
  • A map of a charted storm sweeping through Mexico

    National Weather Service GIS

    Explore ArcGIS StoryMaps to see various types of National Weather Service (NWS) data that is available for public use.
  • A nighttime view of the Earth from space showing a highlighted red and blue cyclone sweeping through the northern hemisphere

    Earth's Biggest Storms: Tropical Cyclones

    ArcGIS StoryMaps

    Learn about dynamic storms like cyclones and how they affect the people and environments in their paths.
  • A webpage with GIS weather training resource cards

    GIS weather training

    Lesson Gallery

    A collection of training sessions focused on GIS weather to help you advance your skills.
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  • A map with two squares and a triangle over important land

    Improving Our Coastal Ocean

    ArcGIS StoryMaps

    GEO Blue Planet & Esri merge open data with GIS to tackle sustainable development goals.
  • A landscape view of a green valley

    Mapping the Ocean Floor

    ArcGIS StoryMaps

    Recent developments in technology have revolutionized the way we are able to map and understand benthic ecosystems.
  • A map of the western United States with colors indicating water-column sonar data

    Learning more with water column sonar data

    ArcGIS StoryMaps

    NOAA is committed to understanding and predicting changes in our ocean and conserving and managing marine ecosystems and resources.
  • A map of an island with location icons showing oil spill assessments for marine mammals

    Oil Spill Assessment for Marine Mammals

    ArcGIS StoryMaps

    NOAA publishes new guidelines assessing exposure and impacts of oil spills on marine mammals.
  • A rotting shipwreck underwater surrounded by fish

    Restoring Coastal Marine Habitats

    GIS for Science

    Scientists are using geospatial technologies to build coastal resilience by addressing rising sea levels and other impacts of climate change.
  • A webpage of ocean ArcGIS StoryMaps in resource cards

    An Ocean of Story Maps

    ArcGIS StoryMaps

    View the collection of ocean science and conservation maps.
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