NASA,ISS
Time-lapse photos taken from space A series of beautiful images, stitched together to make a 5 minute video. Spectatular pictures of lights at night-time and the aurorae. Shows human impact on the Earth.
Cartography of the Anthropocene
Cartography of the Anthropocene A stunning series of maps looking at the changes we have made to the world with a comparison to older times. Start a useful discussion!
7 Billion Actions
7 Billion Actions is a graphics-heavy website designed to coincide with the release of the UNFPA‘s “State of the World’s Population 2011“
NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the main US agency looking at climate change, ocean health etc. This site has heaps of data, explore to find data on everything from corals reefs to hurricanes.
Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature
The Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature investigates issues of global warming data – recently confirms global warming as a genuine phenomenon. For those with the skis, the data set and methodology are published.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life A large and very impressive site aiming to document species on Earth. Excellent source of data.
Breathing Earth
Breathing Earth A really interesting educational site. Shows the dynamics of carbon dioxide, population change etc. Great for secondary students
Climate Wizard
Nature Conservancy’s Climate Wizard Although it’s a US site, it gives a great understanding of how global warming might differentially affect a large continent: http://www.climatewizard.org/
Geotrio
This site allows you to make tours and publish them. Great for virtual field excursions.: Geotrio
