Water Wars?
Tuesday February 28, 2006
The Independent discusses fears that global warming will result in a lack of fresh water for the world's population, leading to wars over water. Interesting.
Google Maps at Night
Sunday February 26, 2006
Peter Pesti of the Georgia Institute of Technology has merged a nighttime map of the world with Google Maps to form a site he calls Google Maps Nighttime. The ... Read More
Worst Places to Vacation
Saturday February 25, 2006
In the not-so-shocking news department, Forbes.com reports that the world's most dangerous vacation spots include: Afghanistan, Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Haiti, Iraq, Liberia, Pakistan, ... Read More
New Geography Quiz
Thursday February 23, 2006
Take my latest five-question multiple-choice geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge. Good luck!
World Population Hits 6.5 Billion Saturday
Thursday February 23, 2006
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's world population clock, the population of the world is expected to reach 6.5 billion on Saturday, February 25. Wired has an article on ... Read More
Layers of the Atmosphere
Thursday February 23, 2006
The five distinct layers of the atmosphere form the protective bubble of gas around the earth, shielding us from harmful cosmic rays and radiation. Learn all about the five ... Read More
Atmospheric Composition
Wednesday February 22, 2006
Did you know that nitrogen and oxygen together make up more than 99% of the gas in our atmosphere? Maybe you did and maybe you did not. Nonetheless, ... Read More
Speeding Earth
Wednesday February 22, 2006
Do you know how fast you're moving? If you're on the equator, you're moving faster than 1000 miles per hour as the earth rotates on its axis. Find ... Read More
As Life Expectancy Increases, So May Retirement Age
Tuesday February 21, 2006
Science is predicting a soaring life expectancy over the next few decades and if, as predicted, people routinely live beyond 100, the retirement age may have to rise to 85 ... Read More
Czech Republic Lacks One-Word Name
Sunday February 19, 2006
The Prague Daily Monitor reports that thirteen years after the independence of the Czech Republic, the country still lacks a one-word name to identify itself in English. Most countries ... Read More
Katrina and Rita Destroyed Significant Coastal Marsh
Saturday February 18, 2006
According to researchers, 118 square miles of coastal marsh in Southeast Louisiana was destroyed and converted into open water due to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. The coastal marshes ... Read More
New Geography Quiz
Thursday February 16, 2006
Take my brand-new five-question geography quiz to test your geographic knowledge. Good luck!
The Four Seasons
Wednesday February 15, 2006
In a mere 33 days, the March Equinox will have arrived, heralding the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and fall in the Southern Hemisphere. In addition, on ... Read More
Taliban Declares Independent State in North Waziristan
Monday February 13, 2006
In a video reportedly released by the Taliban, the terrorist group has proclaimed an independent country in the conflict-ridden Pakistani province of North Waziristan. North Waziristan borders Afghanistan.
Olympic Countries
Sunday February 12, 2006
The Winter Olympic Games are upon us. Here's my listing of the eighty-one countries participating in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy, with country abbreviations for your ... Read More
Mexico City Photos
Sunday February 12, 2006
You have to see this amazing collection of aerial photos of Mexico City, taken from a helicopter. You've never seen Mexico City like this!
Valentine’s Day Facts
Sunday February 12, 2006
Valentine's Day is the second busiest greeting card holiday in the United States (the Christmas holiday is first). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 180 million Valentine’s Day cards ... Read More
Countries and Capitals
Saturday February 11, 2006
The capitals of the 192 countries of the world are often changing. Here's my updated listing of the countries of the world.
Largest Countries by Area
Friday February 10, 2006
I've expanded and updated my list of the largest countries by area to include the twenty largest countries in the world.
State Capitals
Friday February 10, 2006
Looking for a handy list of the fifty United States and their capitals? Well, here's a listing of state capitals for your convenience.
New Geography Quiz
Thursday February 9, 2006
Test your geographic knowledge with my latest five-question multiple-choice geography quiz. Good luck!
National Weather Service Updates Fujita Scale
Wednesday February 8, 2006
The U.S. National Weather Service has updated the Fujita Scale of tornado intensity to a new Enhanced Fujita Scale. The new scale continues to use F0-F5 ratings but is ... Read More
China Maintains One Child Policy
Wednesday February 8, 2006
China has recently announced that it will continue its one child policy through its current five-year planning period of 2006-2010. The nation has found the policy to be extremely effective ... Read More
China's Population
Wednesday February 8, 2006
I've written a brief overview of China's population, including its history and anticipated growth to become the second most populous country on the planet.
Geography Awareness Week
Tuesday February 7, 2006
Geography Awareness Week is a mere ten months away! My new article about Geography Awareness Week discusses its history and provides a list of the annual themes for the ... Read More
Winter Games Countries
Monday February 6, 2006
Check out my list of the countries participating in the Winter Games. Eighty-five countries are expected in Torino. The opening ceremonies are this Friday; I just love ... Read More
21 Essential Facts You Need to Know About Your Home Planet
Monday February 6, 2006
Attention Earthlings! I present to you the 21 Essential Facts You Need to Know About Your Home Planet. I'm sure you'll find it helpful for understanding our planet.
Waitangi Day is Monday in New Zealand
Sunday February 5, 2006
New Zealand correspondent Tom Adams tells us about Waitangi Day, honoring the treaty between the English and the Maori signed on February 6, 1840.
Satellite Super Bowl
Sunday February 5, 2006
Sunday is Superbowl Sunday in the United States. News.com provides an interesting online test of your aerial photographic interpretation skills. Can you determine which stadiums you're seeing in ... Read More
All About Geography: The Questions You Never Knew You Wanted to Ask
Sunday February 5, 2006
Get the answers to questions like, "How is geography different from geology?," "What is the future of geography?," and "Why is geography important?"
Iran Viewed Least Positively
Sunday February 5, 2006
In a global survey, the BBC discovered that Iran is the country viewed least favorably by the world, but the United States and Russia are not too far behind. ... Read More
Geography in the United States
Saturday February 4, 2006
Looking for a short history of the development of the discipline of geography in the United States? Good! I knew you were! Well, look no further than ... Read More
Jobs for Geographers
Saturday February 4, 2006
Students often discover geography while in college and then are at a loss of what to do with their degree. Well, I've created a list of potential career options ... Read More
La Nina is Coming
Friday February 3, 2006
NOAA's Climate Prediction Center announced that La Nina conditions have begun in the Pacific Ocean and will likely last until the spring. La Nina is the opposite of ... Read More
GPS System Upgrade
Friday February 3, 2006
U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary David Sampson announced that a new GPS satellite that broadcasts a commercial-grade upgrade signal called L2C that improves the accuracy of GPS receivers, ... Read More
NASA Tries to Help NYC Lessen Heat Island Effects
Friday February 3, 2006
Here's an interesting news release from NASA about their work with New York City officials to help reduce some of the urban heat island effects found in the city. ... Read More
Happy World Wetlands Day
Thursday February 2, 2006
February 2 is World Wetlands Day; it's the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on February 2, 1971. The day has ... Read More
AAG Petition on Climate Change
Thursday February 2, 2006
Members of the Association of American Geographers (AAG) have developed a petition to be submitted to the Executive Committee and Council of the AAG for consideration at the 102nd Annual ... Read More
California: The New Tornado Alley
Thursday February 2, 2006
A full one-ninth of the tornadoes in the United States in 2005 occurred in California, which is more than seven times the Golden State's annual tornado average. 2005 ... Read More
Hunger Maps of Africa
Thursday February 2, 2006
The BBC presents a new hunger map of Africa that provides information about hunger issues in each country of Sub-Saharan Africa.
New Time and Time Zones Category
Wednesday February 1, 2006
I've assembled my articles and the best Internet resources devoted to understanding time and time zones into one central category of Time and Time Zone resources, accessible through the categories ... Read More
Thomas Robert Malthus
Wednesday February 1, 2006
Thomas Robert Malthus is a key figure in demography; he thought that human population increases much faster than agricultural production, thus the end result is inescapable misery and poverty. Learn ... Read More