New Website Tracks Deforestation in Near Real-Time

Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 12:32 in Mathematics & Economics

Forests around the world are disappearing at an astonishing rate. But now, these trees won't fall without a sound.A new map and website called Global Forest Watch provides the first near-real-time look at the planet's forests, using a combination of satellite data and user-generated reports.    

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