Company
Date Published
Author
Mikel Maron
Word count
1411
Language
English
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None

Summary

Probable Futures has launched an advanced visualization platform to make climate impact data accessible to the general public, developed in collaboration with Mapbox, Postlight, and other partners. The goal was to create a bridge between climate science and culture by offering interactive maps and storytelling that are intuitive and personal, allowing users to explore climate data at their own pace. The project involved overcoming the complexity of climate model data, using innovative methods to translate dense data into web-friendly formats, and ensuring the design remained simple to maintain user engagement. The platform's vector tiles allow for flexible data organization and smooth transitions between scenarios, critical for the user experience. Probable Futures also shares its processed tilesets for external development, encouraging creative applications like Azavea's political analysis map and Kontur’s disaster preparedness tool. This initiative aims to inspire further innovation in exploring climate futures, emphasizing the importance of making climate data widely accessible and actionable.