
UN General Assembly backs Equal Earth map in African-led push, US votes no
The General Assembly backed a resolution urging wider use of the Equal Earth projection, with 164 in favour, six abstentions and the United States the only no vote.
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The General Assembly backed a resolution urging wider use of the Equal Earth projection, with 164 in favour, six abstentions and the United States the only no vote.




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