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How do geographic information systems depend on space?

Editor May 21, 2021 environmental science geographic information systems geography global positioning systems natural processes satellite imagery satellites space technology spatial sciences the Earth system

One of the great benefits of engaging with space is understanding Earth better. Data collected from satellites inform our understanding about the relationship between humanity…

Sustaining Place

What does ecological economics teach us about living sustainably?

Editor June 4, 2020 Capitalism consumption ecological economics ecology Economics geography pollution production Sustainability the Earth system

Environmental and economic perspectives are often framed as being in opposition; economic activity damages the environment, and environmental concerns prevent growth. There is one field…

Life

How did the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs cause extinction?

Editor May 8, 2020 asteroids dinosaurs ecology environmental change extinction mass extinctions meteorites the alkalinity pump the carbon cycle the Earth system

One of the best-known mass extinction events in Earth’s history was the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) extinction event. Dinosaurs were among the species that perished. It is…

How does artificial intelligence advance Earth system modelling?

Editor June 21, 2019 Artificial Intelligence biospheres deep learning Earth system modeling Earth system science geophysics Machine Learning satellite imagery system models the Earth system

How does the Earth system function? The Earth system is incredibly complex, and understanding how it works is important for the survival of our species.…