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Should we ditch the Mercator map?

The Correct the Map Campaign is encouraging governments and organisations to stop using the Merca...

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15.17 18 Aug 2025


Should we ditch the Mercator map?


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15.17 18 Aug 2025


The Correct the Map Campaign is encouraging governments and organisations to stop using the Mercator Projection in favour of a map that more accurately represents land area.

Joining Seán to unpack this is Gerry Kearns, Geography Professor at Maynooth University...


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