Understanding How the Air Quality Index Works

This graphic breaks down how the air quality index is measured, and looks at which regions are hardest hit by atmospheric pollution and wildfires. Read more

The Economics of Coffee in One Chart

What makes your cup of coffee possible, and how much does it really cost? Here’s how the $200B coffee supply chain breaks down economically. Read more

Visualizing the Human Impact on the Earth’s Surface

Nearly 95% of the Earth’s surface shows some form of human modification, with 85% bearing evidence of multiple forms of human impact. Read more

Visualizing the Biggest Threats to Earth’s Biodiversity

Earth’s biodiversity has seen a massive decrease over the years. What’s driving this loss, and which regions have been impacted the most? Read more

A Global Breakdown of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector

World emissions have reached almost 50 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) and counting. Which major sectors do they originate from? Read more

Mapped: Which Countries Have the Worst Air Pollution?

This population-weighted cartogram shows the countries with the worst air pollution, based on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentration. Read more

Visualized: Historical Trends in Global Monthly Surface Temperatures (1851-2020)

Global Temperature Graph (1851-2020) View the high-resolution of the infographic by clicking here. Since 1880, the Earth’s average surface temperature has risen by 0.07°C (0.13°F) every decade. That number alone… Read more

Visualizing Countries by Share of Earth’s Surface

There are 510 million km² of area on the Earth, but less than 30% of this is land. Here’s the share countries make up of the Earth’s surface. Read more

Mapped: The Greenest Countries in the World

The world’s growing focus on sustainability is a clear sign of the times. This map ranks the 40 greenest countries in the world. Read more

Visualizing the Depth of the Great Lakes

The five Great Lakes account for 21% of the world’s total freshwater. This bathymetric visualization dives into just how deep they are. Read more