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EarthPulse is provided by National Geographic. It explores the human condition, our relationship with nature and our connection to the world by means of vivid and informative imagery, maps, diagrams, and interactives that illuminate where we are today, how we got here, and how our actions may affect the future of life on Earth.Each broad topic is subdivided into information about trends such as Human Condition Trends (quality of life; human impact; food and water; population), Our Relationship with Nature Trends (ecosystems and conservation; energy and carbon)and Our Connected World Trends (globalization; technology).

A link to the Genographic Project provides a fascinating array of visual information. The “Atlas of Human Journey” allows the viewer to click on any date between 200,000 B.C. and 10,000 B.C. and watch a video of paleontological discoveries. A “Globe of Human History” yields images and text about significant groups of people(Moors, Vikings and others), places (Ancient Greece and the Roman Republic and others), and events (African Slave Trade to the New World and others)in human history. “Genetics Overview” provides images, diagrams and explanations for the anatomy of genes, genetic signposts, and population genetics. A map of “Global Warming Effects” can be clicked at any spot to reveal images and description of likely scenarios if climate change continues. Links are provided to other topics within the broader National Geographic website.