Archive for September 7th, 2005




UK students get free access to OS digital maps

Sep 7th, 2005 | By Sue

Here is a link to the annoucement on the UK’s National Grid for Learning website:
(also posted on geoplace.com)

http://www.ngfl.gov.uk/news.jsp?sec=5&cat=99&res=88244

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Environmental Toll of Katrina

Sep 7th, 2005 | By Frank

The environmental toll of Katrina is just staggering. The Washington Post features a pretty in-depth look at the fallout. Imagine not having reliably clean water for years! Click here to read (registration required, but it’s free)

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Flood Control in Europe

Sep 7th, 2005 | By Frank

The NY Times has an interesting article on high-tech flood control in Europe. It’s a pretty interesting read about how others tackle this tricky problem. It makes a lot of sense to use nature’s power against her, so to speak. Take a look (registration required)

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Internet News Article | Internet satellite imagery under fire over security

Sep 7th, 2005 | By Jesse

The non-sense continues. To revisit this issue of high res imagery and security yet again visit Internet News Article | Reuters.com. This data is, and has been, available through contractors for some time now. Even back into the early 90’s there has been imagery available that was high enough resolution to make [...]

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