14 July 2010 A new interactive Google Earth map showing the
impacts of a 4 °C warmer world was launched today by the
Government, in partnership with the Met Office. Pushing the
barriers with Google Earth technology, the multi platform,
interactive map highlights some of the changes that may occur if
the global average temperature rises by 4 °C above the pre-
industrial climate average. The Google Earth layer lends a human
face to climate science by featuring videos of climate
scientists from the UK explaining the latest scientific research
behind the climate impacts shown. The map also includes videos
of FCO and British Council climate change projects currently
taking place around the world. Launched by Foreign Office
Minister, Henry Bellingham and Climate Change Minister, Greg
Barker alongside Chief Government Scientist, Professor John
Beddington, the map was developed using peer-reviewed science
from the Met Office Hadley Centre and other leading impact
scientists. The UK Government is committed to keeping g