2/9/2023 | By Chris Dickert | Original Article: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/top-10-plastic-litter/ The Top 10 Most Littered Plastic Items in the U.S. Hailed as a miracle material when it first appeared, plastic has taken us to the moon, revolutionized medicine, and helped make computers and cellphones possible. But plastic has a darker side. The world generates over 350 …
January 27, 2023 | By Bruno Venditti | Original Link:https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualizing-u-s-consumption-of-fuel-and-materials-per-capita/ Visualizing U.S. Consumption of Fuel and Materials per Capita Wealthy countries consume massive amounts of natural resources per capita, and the United States is no exception. According to data from the National Mining Association, each American needs more than 39,000 pounds (17,700 kg) of minerals …
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Published November 9, 2022 | By Bruno Venditti | Original link: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/what-are-the-benefits-of-fusion-energy/ What are The Benefits of Fusion Energy? As the world moves towards net-zero emissions, sustainable and affordable power sources are urgently needed by humanity. One of the most promising technologies, fusion, has attracted the attention of governments and private companies like Chevron and …
Published on December 1, 2022 | By Tessa Di Grandi | Original link: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/where-does-our-food-come-from/ Where Does Our Food Come From? Did you know that over two-thirds of national crops originated from somewhere else? Humans have been selecting and growing crops for specific traits since the origins of agriculture some 10,000 years ago, shaping where and …
Published on October 5, 2022 | By Bruno Venditti | Graphics/Design: Sabrina Lam | Original Link: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-top-10-ev-battery-manufacturers-in-2022/ The Top 10 EV Battery Manufacturers in 2022 The global electric vehicle (EV) battery market is expected to grow from $17 billion to more than $95 billion between 2019 and 2028. With increasing demand to decarbonize the transportation sector, companies producing the batteries that …
…And storm surge is getting worse as a result of higher sea levels. OCTOBER 3, 2022 | by YCC TEAM | Reporting credit: Sarah Kennedy/ChavoBart Digital Media | Original Link: https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2022/10/climate-change-is-making-rainfall-during-hurricanes-more-extreme/ During a hurricane, torrential rains can cause dangerous flooding. Roads turn into rivers, and stranded residents flee to their rooftops. Stephanie Herring of the National …
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Published on September 24, 2022 | By NeoMam Studios | Article/Editing: Carmen Ang | Original Article: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/cp/global-energy-consumption-and-production-since-1980/ Energy was already a hot topic before 2022, but soaring household energy bills and a cost of living crisis has brought it even more to the forefront. Which countries are the biggest energy producers, and what types of energy are …
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