Point me to a map of the effects of global warming

May 21, 2007 10:57 AM

I'm looking for a dynamic map (of the USA, or of the world) that will graphically display various trends relating to climate change and the effects of global warming in the next century.

So, if I want to see the projections of sea level rise over the next century, I can call that data up on the map; same for agricultural production patterns, extreme weather forecast, etc. Perhaps this map could be manipulated to show separate displays for the best, most likely, and worst case scenarios.

Does such a map exist on the interweb, or is it just an awesome idea that someone should totally get to work on asap?

posted by greggish to science & nature (7 comments total)

This sounds similar to what you're looking for, though it doesn't meet all your criteria.
posted by cerebus19 at 11:09 AM on May 21, 2007

This is similar as well.
posted by cerebus19 at 11:11 AM on May 21, 2007

hrm, yes but it's dated, limited, one dimensional and most importantly not a forecast. But yes! This is helpful, thanks.
posted by greggish at 11:14 AM on May 21, 2007

Oh and the second one is also a good example...though also far more limited than what I'm envisioning.
posted by greggish at 11:19 AM on May 21, 2007

I would bet that NOAA would have a copy (or USGS, EnvDefFund, etc.)

NOAA's PR people are Greg Romano — [phone] ext. 110

USGS Scott Harris, 703-648-4460

Environmental Defense Fund: [phone]
posted by parmanparman at 11:41 AM on May 21, 2007

I recall seeing a map that showed expected global temperature and rainfall changes for the next (half?) century.

Unfortunately, the last time I looked for it I couldn't find it, but it's out there somewhere and hopefully someone here knows where.
posted by justkevin at 11:46 AM on May 21, 2007

Previously.
posted by desjardins at 1:43 PM on May 21, 2007