Maps101 Blog – News Highlights of 2011.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by RB

Following hot on the heels of the Google Zeitgeist, here are the highlights of 2011 as told in the Maps101 Blog – Tunisian protests lead to a change of  Government - http://maps101blog.com/2011/01/25/tunisia-a-sign-to-the-region/ 21st Anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s freedom - http://maps101blog.com/2011/02/10/on-this-day-2111990-nelson-mandela-freed/ Japan hit by huge earthquake & Tsunami - http://maps101blog.com/2011/03/11/huge-earthquake-sends-tsunami-waves-across-the-pacific-ocean/ 2 Corpse Flowers in rare blooming event - http://maps101blog.com/2011/04/27/a-pretty-big-stink/ How [...]

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Google Zeitgeist 2011

Posted on December 15, 2011 by RB

Its that time of year when Google produces its ‘Year in Review’ video, and we spend a couple of minutes remembering events that seemed so long ago but whose effects are still central to the daily lives of those who were affected by them. Many or all of these issues have been covered as they [...]

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Can we protect ourselves from nature’s wrath?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by RB

Seeing the pictures of devastation in cities like Joplin, Missouri, many Americans are coming to terms with how vulnerable they are to the severe effects of natural disasters and severe weather. Is there a way to construct our cities and towns to protect us from these dangers?

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A pretty, big stink.

Posted on April 27, 2011 by RB

Within days of each other, 2 extremely rare ‘Corpse Flowers’ bloomed, and then wilted within a few hours. Native to Sumatra, the Corpse Flower or Titan Arum is renowned for its intense smell, which can spread over half a mile and according to visitors resembles ‘puke’ or ‘rotting meat’. The bloom is also visually spectacular [...]

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Arab nations face major water crisis without changes.

Posted on November 16, 2010 by RB

The Arab world is set for a water crisis within 5 years, according to the Arab Forum for Environment and Development. Rapid increases in population, and poor management of already scarce water could leave nations including Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, with massive water shortages by 2015. Climate change is expected to exacerbate [...]

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Fed tells Florida to clean up its rivers, but not just yet.

Posted on November 15, 2010 by RB

The State of Florida has become the first to be subjected to tough new environmental standards set by the Federal Government. New Limits The Environmental Protection Agency has set strict limits for phosphorus and nitrogen levels in Florida’s lakes and rivers following repeated problems with toxic algae blooms caused by runoff from sewage processing plants, [...]

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Whale poop provides nutritious boost to marine life.

Posted on October 13, 2010 by RB

Scientists believe that Whales are making a significant contribution to the health of other marine life – through their waste. This according to a new study published by the University of Vermont. Nitrates, which fish and plankton require to live and grow, sink to the bottom of the ocean in their waste , as well [...]

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The life of the plastic bag, from parking lot to open ocean.

Posted on August 30, 2010 by RB

Following our recent articles on the Pacific and Atlantic Garbage Patches, this ‘Mockumentary’ follows the life of the plastic bag from the supermarket to the ocean. A great tongue-in-cheek but eye opening video!

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Cameras capture rare wildlife footage in Borneo.

Posted on July 28, 2010 by RB

Conservationists working in the jungles of Borneo have captured video footage of a number of rare creatures, including a hairy nosed otter (Luma Sumatrana). As its description suggests, the otter has a hairy nose, with a white chin and flat tail, and weigh up to 13lbs. They feed mainly on fish but their lives have [...]

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If the oil slick was where YOU lived…..

Posted on June 4, 2010 by RB

All of the maps and pictures that we see on the news of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast can be so remote to many of us whose homes and schools are in the middle of the country, amid cornfields, pine forests or urban sprawl. This simple, but effective google map allows you to see how [...]

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