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Re: Equal Earth projection
From: Denis Vannier
Date: 2026 Sep 4, 13:03 -0700
From: Denis Vannier
Date: 2026 Sep 4, 13:03 -0700
According to Togo, its principal sponsor, the UN resolution is nonbinding and "in no way challenges the use of the Mercator projection for maritime and aerial navigation, for which it remains fully suited." See https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2026-09-04/un-approves-resolution-in-support-of-map-that-shows-africas-true-size. Whew! I guess we'll still be able to draw compass courses as straight lines. ;-)
