Which Countries Have the Highest Infant Mortality Rates?

We visualize the 15 countries with the highest infant mortality rates, including countries from Africa and the Middle East. Read more

Extreme Water Shortages are Expected to Hit These Countries by 2040

Of 167 countries examined in a report by the World Resources Institute, there are 33 that expect to have extremely high water stress by 2040. Read more

The Riskiest Places to Live

The World Risk Index ranks 171 countries by the risk of natural disaster. Here’s the riskiest places to live in the world. Read more

The Next Big Hurdle for Oil and Gas is Water Use

The average oil or gas well uses at least 20x more water than it did in 2008, and water scarcity is a problem the industry will need to innovate itself… Read more

Animated Map: U.S. Droughts Over the Last 20 Years

The Western U.S. is no stranger to droughts. But this year’s is one of the worst yet. Here’s a historical look at U.S. droughts since 1999. Read more

Visualizing the Global Population by Water Security Levels

This chart highlights the different countries, and the number of people, facing water security issues around the world. Read more

Charted: 150 Years of Corn, Wheat, and Soy Yields in America

With nearly 180 bushels of corn grown per acre in 2023, this is the data behind the corny American love story. Read more