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This is a fantastic list of GIS education resources.
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To successfully create a sustainable society, you need development in three areas: social, economic and environmental sustainability. Gender empowerment, many argue is the key to creating a society that not only is more just, but is more sustainable. For more read: http://www.rtcc.org/living/eu-summit-empowering-women-a-triple-win-for-sustainable-development/
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BBC News takes a look at who makes up the cast of thousands behind the sporting event of the year.
The Olympics are a massive undertaking with both local and international impacts.
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What geographic factors (economic, cultural and environment) traits contribute to the that lead a long-standing and vibrant camel trade in India? Pushkar is home to the world’s largest camel fair, but is undergoing serious changes. Not surprisingly, less open spaces and modernization are changing the traditional patterns of animal husbandry and the industry is drying up.
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What geographic factors (economic, cultural and environment) traits contribute to the that lead a long-standing and vibrant camel trade in India? Pushkar is home to the world’s largest camel fair, but is undergoing serious changes. Not surprisingly, less open spaces and modernization are changing the traditional patterns of animal husbandry and the industry is drying up.
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GeoFRED is an economic data mapping tool which displays color-coded data on the state, MSA, and county levels. For example, GeoFRED can display unemployment, labor force, and population for all U.S. counties.
This is a great “GIS-lite” website with customizable map layers, scale references for a diverse set of economic data.
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The Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) is not affiliated with the United Nations (UN). The UNPO seeks to represent nations (as opposed to states) that are not fully autonomous are without a vote in the UN. This group, by supporting all ethnic groups in their pursuit for political self-determination, economic empowerment and environmental resource control, is an excellent source for case studies in devolution, ethnic conflicts, indigenous peoples and many issues from both cultural and political geography.
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Texas A&M University is about to go on a journey, a journey that will take them far from home. They’re about to enter the Deep South, unfamiliar territory for most Aggies. So in addition to…
Not the worst mistake here, because failing to include the two incoming states might have deliberate. However, including North Carolina (without any SEC teams and firmly in the heart of ACC country) is a bit of a geographical gaffe.
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Teen births follow the same fault lines of religion, politics, and class that divide Americans. …
What cultural, economic and political patterns can we see in this map? What else might help us understand these spatial patterns? The rates of highest teen births appear to be correlated with the ‘Bible Belt.’ Why might this be?
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