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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

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

Making Maps with Global Energy Monitor

Global Energy Monitor relaunched newbeautifulmaps of every major power-generating facility in the world. Earth Genome has been thrilled to work closely with GEM on design and implementation.

Mikel Maron
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Aug 28, 2024

Building Strategy and Business Operations at Earth Genome

Building a tech startup that doubles as an environmental nonprofit is challenging.

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Aug 18, 2024

A gold rush worth stopping: AI does its part

When I hear the words gold rush, I can’t help but think of Levi’s and stage coaches.

Edward Boyda
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Jun 10, 2024

Announcing public access to our Global, Cloud-free Imagery Archive

Earth Genome releases a global cloud free Sentinel 2 dataset for 2023, 33 TB of open full resolution imagery via Source Cooperative to accelerate accessible AI ready environmental analysis.

Hutch Ingold
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May 15, 2024

Earth monitoring for everyone: announcing Earth Index alpha

Earth Genome is a nonprofit on a mission to drive positive change for people and the planet through effective use of environmental data.

Ben Strong
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May 14, 2024

See Earth Genome at SatSummit

Next week Earth Genome is showing up strong at SatSummit in DC. Ben, Cam, Dan, Jeff, Hutch, Keith, Kwin, Mikey and me.

Mikel Maron
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May 6, 2024