The SAS/JMP Fall Academic Webinar Series includes 17 free webcasts that will inspire you to use JMP statistical data analysis software in new ways. Register now for free. You will learn how to explore and visualize data. Other skills you learn include how to build and deploy predictive models, and how to use JMP for […]
Video infographic shows temperature anomalies increasing over time
Most people reading this won’t have much doubt about the reality of global warming. Yes, there is debate about the extent of the human component. But most scientists agree that humans are significantly increasing CO2 levels. The science certainly points to this being a major cause of global temperature increase. Why is a video infographic […]
State Vegetation Type Map for NSW Australia
To better manage our native vegetation, the New South Wales government is delivering a comprehensive and complete state-wide baseline for the extent and distribution of the different groupings or types of vegetation – the State Vegetation Type Map (SVT Map). The SVT is based on site surveys, a standard classification system and high resolution spatial […]
Carbon storage vs. biodiversity conservation
Recent research has profound implications for conservation organizations who base their model on carbon storage and sequestration. Up to now, conservationists (and their donors) have assumed that conserving the maximum biodiversity also stores the most carbon. It’s supposedly a win-win. But two new studies turn this assumption its head. In a July 2015 paper in […]