To provide a global data set of average summer daytime maximum/nighttime minimum land surface temperatures (LSTs) for urban extents, as well as the LST difference between the urban area and the buffer.

To provide an updated map of wild areas in geographic projection which can be used in wildlife conservation planning, natural resource management, and research on human-environment interactions.

To provide an updated map of wild areas in Interrupted Goode Homolosine Projection which can be used for wildlife conservation planning, natural resource management, and research on human-environment interactions.