You’ve heard there’s a water crisis. But, what does that mean? After all, experts can say all they want, but when water flows in seemingly limitless quantities out of the tap and gets trucked to cities in bottles by the ton, it sure doesn’t seem like water is something we’re in danger of losing anytime soon. However, water quantity and quality should be a top issue for Americans.
Why is it that people are utterly obsessed with the end of the world? There are documented cases of people claiming to know the date the world would end, dating back to 992 A.D. Until it was proven by Christopher Columbus in 1492, many people refused to believe that Earth is round, yet they believed other humans could predict the date the world would end.
Car Insurance Comparison.org has put together this handy infographic that will help consumers better understand the various fuel and engine types available on the market today. Each has its own unique set of benefits but which is the best overall alternative?
Did you know that 1.3 billion tons of all edible food produced worldwide is wasted or lost each year? This infographic goes into the nature of the problem and gives some advice about what you can do about it.
We are told by doctors, nutritionists and the like that we should be drinking at least eight glasses of water a day. However, did you know that the “water footprint” of the average American is 32,911 glasses per day? This and other interesting statistics about water usage in this infographic by The Nature Conservancy.
Biofuel is becoming an increasingly popular option in the UK, with a recent government report revealing that 1,440 million litres of biofuel were supplied to the UK in 2011 alone. This infographic from Stavely Head contains further facts and statistics based on this government report, compiled together to create a bright and fun data visualization.
What exactly is a “green,” “clean” or “low-carbon” economy? It is any sector of the economy that produces good and services with an environmental benefit. This infographic takes a look at what green jobs are and their growth over the past few years. It additionally highlights companies that have or are going “green” as well as governmental policies on working towards a green environment.
One of the most endangered animals in the world, the Giant Panda, needs protecting. This Infographic from ClarityWEB is armed with all the facts and figures you need to know to help preserve this species.
