Data & Mapping
Mapping the Storm: GIS and the Climate Crisis
From flood maps to fire zones, GIS is the most important climate tool you've never heard of.
Where the floods will land: GIS as climate forecast engine
As climate disasters increase, spatial modeling tools are guiding everything from insurance rates to emergency response. This article focuses on GIS as the linchpin of climate resilience—how it helps predict storm surge, track wildfire risk, and identify vulnerable infrastructure. Featuring interviews with NOAA experts, urban resilience planners, and frontline responders.
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Sources & Bibliography
NOAA (2023). *National Water Model GIS Toolkit*; Esri (2024). *ArcGIS for Climate Resilience*; NASA EarthData (2023). *Remote Sensing and GIS*; IPCC (2023). *Infrastructure Risk and Mapping*; American Planning Association (2024). *Climate Adaptation GIS Guide*;
By Staff
1 min read · March 29, 2025