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UN Approves Fairer World Map | Irvine News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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Summary
The UN just approved a revolutionary new world map—the Equal Earth projection—that finally shows Africa in its true, massive size, correcting centuries of distortion from the outdated Mercator map. With 164 countries voting yes—including every major power except the U.S.—this isn’t about banning old maps, but about making accurate geography the standard everywhere, from classrooms to smartphones. Developed in 2018, the Equal Earth projection reflects the planet’s true shape and proportions, exposing how misleading the old map really is: Greenland looks bigger than Africa, when in reality Africa is fourteen times larger. This isn’t just cartography—it’s a powerful step toward reshaping global perception and honoring the true scale of our continents. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1edc8e31b7e2cd90 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews