(Cross-posted on Google Lat Long Blog.)
Forests are the mighty lungs of our planet. They absorb carbon dioxide, and emit oxygen on which all people and animals on Earth rely. For the sake of our future, it is critical that all people, including the next generation, understand our global forests in order to manage them sustainably. Today, Science in the Classroom, Dr. Matt Hansen of the University of Maryland, and Google Earth Engine are presenting Global Forest Change Explorer to help engage young people in forest conservation.
|Tracking patterns of change in a hotspot zone, Alaska|
|Fly to different parts of the world and compare data|
|Dr. Matt Hansen presenting at the World Economic Forum|
|Annotations provide supplemental context to Dr. Hansen's paper|
Get started with Global Forest Change Explorer today!