Earth2Tech’s Eco-Tour of Google Earth � Earth2Tech

"[Google Earth] is being used by environmentalists, concerned citizens, and yes, eco-bloggers, to map the effects of climate change, tag renewable energy plants, and point out environmental degradations of the land. Scientists, such as Dr. Jon Blower from the University of Reading, even use Google Earth to visualize multiple scientific geo-data sets, which can lead to new conclusions. Google (GOOG) has more recently pulled together the Global Awareness layer and Google Earth outreach, where nonprofits like the World Wildlife Fund and the Global Heritage Fund can create location-based data points to highlight and promote their respective initiatives. "