New Light Technologies

Glad to see our paper Investor Origin and Deforestation: Evidence from Global Mining Sites published in The Review of Economics and Statistics. In this paper, written together with Victoria Wenxin Xie and Wei You, we explore the relationship between forest cover loss, as observed by means of remote sensing, and prices of minerals produced in nearby mining sites. We find a significant and positive elasticity of forest cover loss with respect to the prices of minerals produced in nearby mining sites. The magnitudes are economically meaningful: for example, our estimates suggest that the “commodity super-cycle” in the early 2000s contributed to roughly 5.6% of total deforestation within 30 km of the mining sites. We further reveal that investor origin is a key determinant of mining-induced deforestation. We find that the elasticity of forest cover loss is significantly lower if the mine’s owner is from a high-income country. New Light Technologies

FOSS4G North America 2025 Highlights 500+ attendees across sectors 100+ technical talks on open-source geospatial adoption, integration, and innovation 20 half-day workshops offering hands-on training from top experts Networking opportunities: Icebreaker Reception, Gala, and the always-popular FOSS4G Hootenanny B2B Networking Forum featuring Patrick Cozzi of Bentley (Cesium): A unique space for government and industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and build lasting partnerships This year's program also features keynote speakers - Katie Picchione (NASA), Paul Ramsey (Snowflake), and Bruce Momjian (PostgreSQL Global Development Group) - from government and industry who will share insights into the future of open geospatial technology, innovation, and collaboration. Why Attend? Connect with peers and thought leaders driving open-source adoption in geospatial Learn how organizations are reducing costs, avoiding vendor lock-in, and achieving interoperability Gain practical skills to take back to your teams and projects To Register: Visit www.foss4gna.org and select your registration option. 💡 Use promo code NewLight_1103 at checkout to receive a discount on full registration tickets. #FOSS4G #FOSS4GNA #FOSS4GNA2025 #OpenSource #Geospatial #GIS #OpenSourceGIS #GeospatialTechnology #GISCommunity #Mapping #SpatialData #LocationIntelligence #GeoTech #DataScience #RemoteSensing #SpatialAnalysis #OpenData #CloudGIS #EarthObservation #GISProfessionals

FOSS4G North America 2025 Highlights 500+ attendees across sectors 100+ technical talks on open-source geospatial adoption, integration, and innovation 20 half-day workshops offering hands-on training from top experts Networking opportunities: Icebreaker Reception, Gala, and the always-popular FOSS4G Hootenanny B2B Networking Forum featuring Patrick Cozzi of Bentley (Cesium): A unique space for government and industry leaders to connect, collaborate, and build lasting partnerships This year’s program also features keynote speakers - Katie Picchione (NASA), Paul Ramsey (Snowflake), and Bruce Momjian (PostgreSQL Global Development Group) - from government and industry who will share insights into the future of open geospatial technology, innovation, and collaboration. Why Attend? Connect with peers and thought leaders driving open-source adoption in geospatial Learn how organizations are reducing costs, avoiding vendor lock-in, and achieving interoperability Gain practical skills to take back to your teams and projects To Register: Visit www.foss4gna.org and select your registration option. 💡 Use promo code NewLight_1103 at checkout to receive a discount on full registration tickets.

🌍✨ New Light Technologies has been part of the geospatial community for over two decades, delivering innovative solutions that help governments, businesses, and communities make smarter decisions. This year, we were proud to serve as a Platinum Sponsor of TUGIS 2025—a premier event bringing together professionals, thought leaders, and innovators in GIS and geospatial technologies. The conference wasn’t just about sharing knowledge; it was about building connections. From engaging conversations to exploring new collaborations, we’re excited about the future of geospatial solutions and the impact we can continue to make together. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support and help advance this incredible community. Read more about our history, sponsorship, and reflections on TUGIS 2025 here: 👉 https://hubs.la/Q03D2s6F0 #TUGIS2025 #Geospatial #GIS #Innovation #NLT Barney Krucoff Mario Field Robert Pitts Ran Goldblatt Douglas C. Rose, Jr. Martha Wells Bill Dollins

Grateful to the organizers at Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance-Jacob France Institute and everyone who joined my presentation at Baltimore Data Day! Thank you to Cheryl Knott and all the hard-working BNIA-JFI staff for putting on a fantastic event! I shared my project, the DMV GIS Data Resource Map powered by New Light Technologies, a practical tool that centralizes authoritative regional data and simple search and draw features so teams can find trusted sources faster and focus on solving real problems. https://lnkd.in/gFY9gBr7 What I shared: • ⏱️ A practical way to cut data discovery time for planners, analysts, and community partners in the DMV • 🗺️ A single map that points to authoritative regional sources so people can start solving problems sooner • 🔎🧭 Simple tools for searching, drawing an area of interest, and pulling the matching resources My role: • 🧩 Led the build of the map from data collection through coding • 🔗 Stitched together an end to end workflow that curates sources, adds location context, and publishes updates • 🎛️ Focused on usability so new users can get value in minutes Why it matters • ⚡ Faster access to trusted data means quicker decisions for operations, equity analysis, and planning • 🤝 Fewer barriers for students, nonprofits, and agencies that need to collaborate across jurisdictions How I can help: • 🛠️ I build geospatial solutions that reduce friction, surface the right data at the right time, and support clear decisions • 📬 If your team would benefit from resources like this, connect with us to discuss what is possible. Share what resources we should add next! #BaltimoreDataDay2025 #GIS #Geospatial #OpenData #WebMapping #DataDiscovery

Having a great time at TUgis: Maryland’s Geospatial Conference. Thanks to New Light Technologies for sharing your booth! If you’re at TUgis, stop by!

As a Maryland native, I'm looking forward to seeing my fellow Maryland geospatial professionals at TUgis: Maryland’s Geospatial Conference. I'll be at the New Light Technologies booth along with Spatial Focus, Inc. Combined, we'll have a wide range of capabilities on display. Be sure to stop by!