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Cows going global – reflections on a year mapping manure around the world

Of late, I have been appreciating how big the world is. We have been slicing its land surface into squares, hundreds of millions of them, and inquiring into each as to whether it boasts any notable concentration of cows. We’ve hit on a few surprises.

Edward Boyda
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Feb 27, 2026

Gridding the World

As Earth Index coverage expands, many technical issues appear that only arise at larger scales.

Hutch Ingold
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Dec 16, 2024

Not Just AI

AI makes conservation research more accessible through multilingual tools, interactive maps, and research-based assistants developed with Conservation International.

Cameron Kruse
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Dec 10, 2024

Earth Genome named winner of AWS IMAGINE Grant for Nonprofits to scale Earth Index and support environmental investigations

Earth Genome has been selected as a winner of the 2024–2025 Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Grant.

Hutch Ingold
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Dec 3, 2024

Report out from the Earth Index offsite

Earth Genome plans the future of Earth Index, refining strategy, team focus and tools for impactful environmental intelligence.

Mikel Maron
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Nov 25, 2024

Building Climate TRACE 2024

Earth Genome and Climate TRACE unveiled the most detailed global emissions dataset ever at COP29, delivering monthly, facility-level insights to drive real climate action.

Mikel Maron
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Nov 21, 2024

Learning from Earth Index users

Earth Genome surveyed early Earth Index users to uncover top needs, challenges, and opportunities for applying AI and Earth Observation to global environmental solutions.

Mikel Maron
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Nov 19, 2024

Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Expands Commitment for Earth Index to Meet the Moment

Earth Genome received a $300,000 grant from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation to expand Earth Index, making global Earth monitoring more accessible and impactful for environmental action.

Mikel Maron
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Oct 24, 2024

Earth Index: Now open to select users

Earth Genome launches Earth Index alpha, an AI-powered tool for accessible environmental monitoring, featuring new compare views, faster imagery, and expanded global coverage.

Ryan Gajarawala
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Sep 24, 2024

Join Earth Genome at Climate Week

Meet Earth Genome at NYC Climate Week. Ben Strong and Ryan Gajarawala will demo Earth Index and discuss Climate TRACE. Join sessions and schedule a chat.

Ben Strong
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Sep 17, 2024