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Geography In the News

Major Week for National and Global Environmental Change

For those of you out there who feel as though you’re the only ones confronting the pressures of global climate change (It’s not exactly easy getting used to those 110 degree heat bicycle rides just to save gas money, is it?), rest assured that you are not alone. Both the National Geographic Society (NGS) and the group of eight major industrialized countries known as the … Continue reading Major Week for National and Global Environmental Change

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In this case, it’s good to be a buzz kill.

I can tell by the red bumps on my legs that it’s that time of year again: mosquito season. For me, like most Americans, a mosquito bite is little more than an itchy nuisance. But in some areas of the world, mosquitoes pose far more dangerous risks. Malaria, a life-threatening, infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes, is widespread in Asia, parts of the Americas, and Africa. … Continue reading In this case, it’s good to be a buzz kill.

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Bioblitz Kickoff: 12pm PDT May 30, 2008

The Santa Monica Mountains BioBlitz is underway! “Take a look around,” said Ray Sauvajot, chief of planning, science, and resource management for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. “This is what we’re exploring, from Griffith Park all the way out to the western end of the Santa Monica Mountains at the Oxnard plane and Mugu Lagoon…. Jump over the top of these hills and … Continue reading Bioblitz Kickoff: 12pm PDT May 30, 2008

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Baltimore Festival of Maps

I recently got the opportunity to visit the Baltimore Festival of Maps at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore,MD. Organized by the Field Museum and Newberry Library in Chicago, the main exhibit, “Maps: Finding Our Place in the World,” is the largest and most diverse map display since the Baltimore’s map festival over 50 years ago. The unique exhibit has brought in higher than projected … Continue reading Baltimore Festival of Maps

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Current Events Compass: Crisis in Tibet

The longstanding battle over Tibetan self-determination continues. Tibet has been the focus of international attention over the last couple of weeks amidst a string of protests. Non-violent demonstrations against repressive Chinese government practices were first organized by Buddhist monks in the capital of Lhasa. These initial acts were then quickly followed by violent uprisings among local Tibetans, exiled Tibetan nationals, and sympathizers around the world. … Continue reading Current Events Compass: Crisis in Tibet

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