Earth

See the planet change with new imagery in Google Earth Timelapse

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:00:00 +0000

We’re adding imagery from 2021-2022 to Timelapse in Google Earth, so you can see how the earth’s surface has changed over time.

13 surprising ways we've collected Street View imagery around the world

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Here are 13 interesting ways we've collected Street View imagery, including filming on camelback, diving underwater and more.

Introducing Earth Engine for governments and businesses

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Google Earth Engine is now generally available to Google Cloud Platform customers.

Land cover data just got real-time

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Our planet is changing dramatically in ways that are visible even from space. These changes are in part because of climate change amplifying environmental disturbances, …

Helping farmers with cloud technology, up close and global

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Adam and Tyler co-founded Agrology to help farmers adapt to changing climates. Using Google Cloud with TensorFlow, they’re able to run machine learning models on sensor …

Mosquitos get the swat with new forecasting technology

Thu, 05 May 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Mosquitoes get the swat with a new forecast built by OFF! Insect Repellents and Google that predicts mosquito outbreaks across the U.S.

This World Wildlife Day, the key word is adapt

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:00:00 +0000

As the climate warms, a new tool called TerrAdapt helps policymakers identify critical areas to ensure resilience for wildlife and habitats.

This archaeologist fights tomb raiders with Google Earth

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Dr. Gino Caspari uses Google Earth and TensorFlow to find ancient burial sites and preserve them from looters and weather.

How photos can curb illegal deforestation in the Amazon

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Watch this short documentary on ISA’s collaboration with indigenous peoples in Brazil to protect forests and biodiversity in the Amazon.

Helping fashion brands make more sustainable decisions

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000

How the launch of the Global Fibre Impact Explorer helps fashion brands make more sustainable sourcing decisions.

Helping companies tackle climate change with Earth Engine

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000

Google Earth Engine is now available to select customers in preview as a part of Google Cloud Platform.

Mountaineering to Maps: Rebecca Moore’s fight for the planet

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Rebecca Moore is putting nature on the map to help protect it.

3 ways Liza Goldberg uses Timelapse to explore the planet

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Liza Goldberg, who uses satellite imagery to fight climate change, shares three ways Timelapse can inspire anyone into action.

Time flies in Google Earth’s biggest update in years

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In the biggest update to Google Earth since 2017, you can now see our planet in an entirely new dimension — time.

El tiempo vuela en la mayor actualización de Google Earth en años

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

Con la mayor actualización de Google Earth desde 2017, ahora puedes ver nuestro planeta en una dimensión completamente nueva: el tiempo.

Creating new tree shade with the power of AI and aerial imagery

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

With Tree Canopy Lab we are combining AI and aerial imagery to help cities see their current tree canopy coverage and plan future tree planting projects, starting with t…

Rachel Malarich is planting a better future, tree by tree

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Rachel Malarich, Los Angeles' first-ever City Forestry Officer, is changing the future of communities one tree at a time.

Ask a Techspert: How do satellite images work?

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Today, satellite imagery is one of the most popular features on Google Maps. But how does satellite imagery actually work?

How we're supporting climate action in European cities

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 07:01:00 +0000

As part of our commitment to climate action, we’re working with ICLEI to fund six data-driven projects in cities across Europe.

Cities: where climate action can have the most impact

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

We’re committing to help more than 500 cities and local governments dramatically reduce carbon emissions.