Electricity Maps: Live carbon intensity and power sources of electricity grids worldwide. iNaturalist: Map of wildlife and plant sightings shared by naturalists worldwide.
| Electricity Maps | iNaturalist | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Infrastructure & Energy Maps | Environment & Wildlife Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Continuously (community edits) |
| Data source | Grid operators and transmission system data | Citizen science observations |
| Made by | Electricity Maps | iNaturalist (non-profit) |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | Free to view, account for extras |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Phone app available |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Electricity Maps
- Live carbon intensity by grid zone
- Electricity mix by source
- Power imports and exports
- History
What you can do with iNaturalist
- Map of millions of observations
- Search by species or place
- Identification help from the community
- Seek app for beginners
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.