New Google Earth Layer Shows Global Deforestation

We've already alerted readers to the awesome new features available on Google Earth's Outreach back in April. Now, check out this new Google Earth KML file by David Tryse (download here), which visually represents the rates of deforestation across the world using polygons. A live hectare ticker and pop-up profiles are also included for placemarked countries. With the other new features of Google Earth Outreach covering everything from dams to endangered species to the South China Sea project, what could be next? Via ::Mongobay

Comments

[TheBlackCat]

This is a global tragedy

[KillTheMessenger]

And nobody cares... it's not about the price of oil or a $200 burger. It's actually about something important. I feel like puking.

[greencowgirl]

A long with many others, I care enough to give up everything, leave a good career, and go into massive debt to return to school (both under and grad) for a degree in a field that would allow me to do something - Masters in Public Administration - for Sustainable Development. It's hard going, and jobs are not plentiful, but people do care and they spend a lot of time thinking and planning how to get others to do the same. be patient. things will change after november. Meanwhile, do what you can and prepare to live differently.