The Mission:
Problem:
People need to see the problems facing the planet on the real earth. People want to do the right things. We help people understand complex issues using a visual web portal that creates community and action.
Solution:
To build awareness for the vast environmental impacts of energy consumption on the planet, shown by location and in 3D. To present the extraordinary innovations that address these problems, help change consumer behavior, and drive buying decisions that are cost effective, clean and healthy.
Unique in the world today:
The first media website with a virtual globe at its core, SmartEarth offers visual, location driven information about your environmental cause and solution. Content builds daily.
Content added daily by users around the world and our editorial staff.
- A live dynamic and constantly changing earth.
- Contributions ongoing from NOAA, NCAR, The University of Colorado and hundreds of other scientific and educational institutions.
- Our users and customers are our best content providers.
You Build the Site: Have a cause, mission, problem, solution? Let people see it:
- Post your own issue or solution by location and set a spectacular view of it.
- Show exactly where it is on the earth by dragging and placing an icon of your choice.
- Upload videos and photos from locations using your mobile device.
- Layer your information right into the scenery.
- Save the view and share with others using social media.
- Embed your view(s) with your information on your website.
- Create a url to embed on your own or other websites.
SmartEarth is built for you to showcase:
Renewable Energy: Where are solar wind and geothermal projects on earth? What are the benefits? How are they financed? Where are the investors?
Green Building: Where are LEEDS buildings? Sustainable communities? Energy efficient homes?
Innovation and Clean tech: Where are the most innovative products doing the most good in the world?
Natural and organic products: Where are organic farms? How does food get from farm to table?
Have an idea for a new layer? Let us know! Adding layers is fast and easy.
Audience
Who is this site for? People who want to:
- See where and how people are saving money though energy efficiency.
- See where the big investors in renewable energy make projects happen.
- Learn how to build sustainable communities by touring the most progressive areas.
- Better understand what’s healthy and what isn’t by seeing where it's made.
- Learn about the planet's environmental issues and causes.
- Promote their clean green products and services.
