Degradation of the Amazon Rainforests
Most people are aware of the devastating effect of deforestation on the Amazon Rainforest. Not so many people are aware of the equally worry...
The Cost of Driving
Nearly all major highways in Brazil have tolls. Many of these tolls are expensive and make driving a costly enterprise for the average Brazi...
The Favela is a Blank Spot on the Map
In the run-up to the Rio Olympic games a lot has been written about the city's favelas. Much of this interest in the favelas has concent...
Let the Games Begin
Fiasco Design has created a custom made interactive map for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. This pictorial map is dotted with information about ...
The Impact of the Olympics on Rio
Esri has produced a great interactive presentation exploring Rio de Janeiro's preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games. Ready or Not, Let...
Mapping Gun Violence in Rio
Amnesty International in Brazil has released an interactive map to crowd-source incidents of gun violence in Rio de Janeiro. There have been...
The Problem With Crime Maps
I've never been completely convinced of the legitimacy of crime maps. There are obvious dangers of stigmatizing neighborhoods and areas ...
The World Cup in Maps
The 2014 World Cup looks set to become the most mapped football tournament in history. The tournament itself will begin on Thursday in Brasi...