Earth Knowledge Launch New Portal

I've often thought that Google Earth is the computing equivalent of crack cocaine. You switch it on to have a wee gander at your street, and before you know it three days have passed and the police are busting your door down because the neighbours are reporting a bad smell.

Yeah, maybe not quite that addictive, but you know what I mean. I'm always looking for new ways of using Google Earth, so I've spent a happy afternoon trawling this new database.

The EarthKnowledge Portal can show you a range of data from temperature rises to sea levels, as well as a few video tours and photos. This short video shows you how to use it (unfortunately with the world's most boring voiceover!):