Using science, theory, innovative technology and fieldwork, we explore the complex relationships between society and nature, people and places, and the causes and consequences of environmental change.
Map APIs took off in 2005, and during the ensuing years the whole notion of maps has changed. Where once they were slick add-ons, map functionality is now a necessary -- and expected -- tool. In this piece, Adam DuVander looks at the current state of mapping and he explains how mobile devices, third-party services and ease of use are shaping the map development world.