Business Network Visualization is an emerging field. And, across the field of visualization, there is a movement towards integrating multiple visualization models to give end-users information-rich, yet increasingly simply experiences.
A new project called SourceMap adds to that a bit of good ol’ fashioned “saving the planet through consumer education.” The project combines node / link visualization with geographic mapping from Google Maps.
It’s a great start and an admirable project that helps people understand the impact of their purchasing decisions.
Check it out at http://sourcemap.org