OpEd
Territorial and Risk Management… an approach
For the first time in its history, the human being has the ability to manipulate the environment on a global scale. These global changes pose tremendous challenges for the integration of science and scientists in decision-making. When dealing with uncertainty and high risks, such as natural disasters, such integration is particularly difficult, but necessary.
Jorge Miguel Marques de Brito, posted on
February 10th, 2009
Articles, Disasters, Earth Observation, OpEd, Water
IEEE Researchers and Engineers Developing Power Grid Plan
What would you think if you turned on the lights in your house and they weren't bright enough to read by because you and your neighbors were charging electric cars for the commute tomorrow?
Tom Field, posted on
February 6th, 2009
Articles, Climate, Energy, OpEd
Some Computer Science Issues in Creating a Sustainable World
Among the biggest challenges the world faces today are the climate crisis and the broader issues of environmental sustainability raised in books such as Jared Diamond's Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed (Viking, 2004). Part of the solution to this problem depends on climate science, breakthrough technologies, and policy changes.
Jennifer Mankoff, Robin Kravets and Eli Blevis , posted on
November 17th, 2008
Articles, Climate, OpEd, Technology
For The Benefit Of Society
Given the IEEE’s technical scope and global presence, our 375,000 members have a tremendous opportunity to contribute. In fact, our members are already involved in a number of such projects. For example, the IEEE Committee on Earth Observation has since 2005 been involved in the International Group on Earth Observations and its effort to create a Global Earth Observation System of Systems.
Lewis Terman, posted on
May 29th, 2008
Earth Observation, Featured Article, GEOSS/ICEO News, OpEd, Technology
A Global Revolution In Earth Management
Climate change, the depletion of natural resources, the emergence of new diseases, and the loss of biological diversity are amongst some of the most serious and complex challenges facing the human race today. Addressing these threats to our common home will require effective national policies plus international collaboration on a grand scale.
Guoguang Zheng, Conrad Lautenbacher, Philemon Mjwara & Zoran Stancic , posted on
April 15th, 2008
Articles, Earth Observation, GEOSS/ICEO News, OpEd
Earth Observation, Global Perspective
The next state of equilibrium during which humans will live in balance with the Earth's ecosystems depends on the choices we make today. In turn, those choices are influenced by the way we view Earth. Daily, we each make decisions that impact our environment; collectively our actions affect the health and well being of Earth. Individually and collectively, we have the power to influence our environment and therein resides our hope for future generations.
Paul Racette, posted on
February 3rd, 2008
Earth Observation, OpEd
Engineering for Humanity
Engineering and humanity? Some might say that the two words don't belong in the same sentence. Many outside the engineering profession do not think of engineering as a "caring" profession dedicated to creating positive effect for society and the global environment. What's happening between the IEEE and the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) is showing how the commitment of engineers can be directed toward improving our lives and those of our children and future generations. IEEE members around the globe are using their skills to support GEO's development of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems, or GEOSS. In doing so, they are tying engineering to basic needs of humankind - food, water, shelter, and security.
Leah Jamieson, posted on
November 24th, 2007
In This Issue, OpEd
Welcome to Earthzine!
Welcome to Earthzine and thank you for visiting our site. It's my pleasure to introduce and describe to you this new on-line magazine and invite you to join our on-line community of Earth observers. Earthzine.org is a premier on-line resource for news, articles, information and educational materials about Earth Science, Earth observations and users of Earth information. Earthzine.org is a contribution of the IEEE Committee on Earth Observation in support of the Global Earth Observing System of Systems (GEOSS).
Paul Racette, posted on
September 30th, 2007
In This Issue, OpEd
NASA Daily Image
Opportunity's Traverse Map From Sol 2951