Nuclear Takes Back Seat in United States, but Drives the Bus in China

It’s no secret that China plans to build dozens of nuclear reactors in the coming years. Domestically, nuclear has taken a back seat in the United States. Read more

Balance of Superpowers: Comparing the US and Chinese Armed Forces

Today’s infographic is comparing United States and China in terms of military spending, army size, arms sales, and foreign military bases. Read more

Community Solar Farms Taking Off in 2015 [Chart]

New installations of community solar farms are taking off, with cumulative capacity in the United States to increase sevenfold over the next two years. Read more

The Polarization of Politics in America

A recent study by the Pew Research Center shows that the polarization of politics in America is greater than ever before. Looking at the current presidential field only confirms this. Read more

The Relative Value of $100 in Every American State and County

The cost of living by state and county varies significantly. Here’s how far $100 will go in every part of America. Read more

$60 Trillion of World Debt in One Visualization

This data visualization shows total world debt by country and debt-to-GDP ratio. Read more

Mapping Every Power Plant in the United States

This series of data visualizations shows how the United States has generated its electricity so far in 2015 by energy source and size of each power plant. Read more

The Evolution of America’s Energy Supply (1776 – 2014)

This chart shows the history of America’s energy supply based on energy source. This brief history covers all from wood-powered locomotives to solar panels. Read more

What Does the Average Rent Get You in These U.S. Cities?

The average rent in the United States for an entry-level apartment is $769/month. Here’s what that rent gets you for square footage in different cities. Read more

The Biggest Public Company in Every U.S. State

The biggest public company by market capitalization in California is Apple, and it happens to be 4000x the size of the biggest pubco in Wyoming. Read more