Powerful analytical and mapping tools are transforming our understanding of the natural world, enhancing our ability to conserve and restore the biosphere.

This program explores the

Powerful analytical and mapping tools are transforming our understanding of the natural world, enhancing our ability to conserve and restore the biosphere.

This program explores the possibilities of digital maps and platforms with Rebecca Moore, founder of Google Earth Outreach and Google Earth Engine.

This episode is part of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Learn more on their radio and podcast homepage.

Powerful new analytical and mapping tools are transforming our understanding of the natural world, enhancing our ability to conserve, protect, and restore the biosphere.

This program

Powerful new analytical and mapping tools are transforming our understanding of the natural world, enhancing our ability to conserve, protect, and restore the biosphere.

This program explores the boundless possibilities of digital maps and platforms with Rebecca Moore, visionary founder of Google Earth Outreach and Google Earth Engine.

This episode is part of the *Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature* series. Learn more on the Bioneers Radio and Podcast homepage.

Captain Charles Moore, affiliated with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a vast expanse of floating plastic waste.

He now

Captain Charles Moore, affiliated with the Algalita Marine Research Foundation, first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch—a vast expanse of floating plastic waste.

He now highlights the escalating threat of plastic debris choking our oceans.

Learn more at the Plastic Pollution Coalition website.

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch,

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an immense, floating accumulation of plastic waste.

He continues to raise awareness about the escalating and detrimental problem of plastic debris choking our seas.

In an interview with Jungle Bird, Rebecca Moore, a computer scientist and software professional at Google, discussed her impactful work. She famously used

In an interview with Jungle Bird, Rebecca Moore, a computer scientist and software professional at Google, discussed her impactful work. She famously used Google Earth to halt the logging of over a thousand acres of redwoods in her Santa Cruz Mountain community.

Moore also initiated and leads the development of Google Earth Engine, a new technology platform supporting global-scale data-mining of satellite imagery for societal benefit. She holds a bachelor's degree in AI from Brown University, a master's from Stanford, and is on leave from a Stanford Ph.D. program. This interview was published on Sep 16, 2014.