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Map of the Day: Heatwave in Australia

Maps from the Australian Government's Bureau of Meteorology warn of the hot, hot future our planet has in store for us as the effects of climate change become acute.

Map of the Day: Who is Hungry, Where?

According to the World Food Program, from Africa and Asia to Latin America and the Near East, there are 925 million people in the world who do not get enough food to lead a normal, active life. This map from the World Food Program offers an excellent global overview of the current state of under nutrition worldwide.

Map of the Day: Gender Based Violence in Syria

One aspect of the Syria crisis that has not received much attention is sexual violence against Syrian women. Women Under Siege is trying to change that through a new crowdsourced map of where incidents of sexual violence have been reported in Syria.

Map of the Day: Syrian Refugees In Lebanon

The 15 month crackdown in Syria has produced a wave of refugees to nearby Lebanon. According to the UN Refugee Agency, there were more than 17,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Fears of a spillover of the Syria conflict to Lebanon are being realized.