Nearly one million international students are enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Where do they all come from?
The U.S. has witnessed the biggest numerical gap in the monthly cost between buying a home and renting in over 50 years.
This graphic uses data taken from latest official censuses and projections to rank the largest cities by population.
Agricultural workers make up an estimated 27% of the global workforce. How many work in the world's most populated countries?
From only 12 teams to 32 teams and record-breaking attendance in 2023: This graphic charts the Women's World Cup's growth since 1991.
Global consumption of coal surpassed 8 billion tonnes per year for the first time in 2022. Here are the countries using the most coal.
Cobalt, an essential component for certain types of EV batteries, has seen a significant shift in its global production landscape.
Visualize how U.S. vehicle production has shifted dramatically from cars to trucks, and especially to SUVs, since 1975.
Four days straight in July 2023 set or equaled global temperature records on average.
Which countries produce the most lithium, and which have the most in reserves in the ground? We look at 2022 data from the USGS.
Using 2022 average PM2.5 concentrations, we've ranked the most polluted cities in the world according to IQAir.
What countries have the highest real interest rates? We look at 40 economies to analyze nominal and real rates after projected inflation.
The commodities-to-equities ratio recently hit a 50-year low. In the past, when this ratio reached such levels, commodity supercycles began.
The U.S. dollar is the dominant currency in the global financial system, but some countries are following the trend of de-dollarization.
Wealthy countries consume large amounts of natural resources per capita, and the U.S. is no exception. See how much is used per person.
How recent achievements in nuclear fusion may pave the future for a new form of clean and sustainable energy.
Many new technologies critical to the energy transition rely on copper. Here are the world's largest copper producers.
Canada's Athabasca Basin has the highest-grade uranium deposits in the world.
As the most-used natural fiber, cotton has become the most important non-food agricultural product.
One of the most promising technologies, fusion, has attracted the attention of governments and private companies.
How much do global CO₂ emissions change on a year-to-year basis? Here, we show the annual rate of change in emissions since 1900.
Fusion has the potential to deliver clean, abundant, reliable, and cost-competitive energy.
Iron ore made up 93% of the 2.7 billion tonnes of metals mined in 2021. This infographic lists the world’s largest iron ore producers.
Despite efforts from the U.S. and Europe to increase the domestic production of batteries, the market is still dominated by Asian suppliers.
Waste generation is expected to jump over the next 30 years. See global waste visualized over this time period, along with waste per person.
As the only fuel source of low-carbon, scalable, reliable, and affordable electricity, nuclear will play a prominent role in the clean energy transition.
Natural gas prices have risen since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This visualization highlights the world’s largest natural gas producers.
Bad weather, the war in Ukraine, and a shortage of fertilizer have led to fears of a global food crisis. Here are three factors you should...
The U.S. is the world’s most wasteful country. In this graphic by Northstar Clean Technologies, we map tons of waste in landfills per person, by state.
In a world that generates 2 billion tonnes of waste every year, landfill management has become a global concern.
In a world that generates 2 billion tonnes of waste every year, waste management has become a global concern. Here are some strategies to help guide...
How zinc supplementation can help save millions of lives.
The biggest wind turbines can reach over 200 meters and cost more than $12 million to manufacture and install.
The U.S. alone generates ∼12 million tons of asphalt shingles tear-off waste and installation scrap every year and more than 90% of it is dumped into...
Wind and solar make up 10% of the world’s electricity. Combined, they are the fourth-largest source of electricity after coal, gas, and hydro.
In 2021 coal-fired electricity generation reached all-time highs, rising 9% from the year prior. Here's what it'd take to phase it out of the energy mix.
Here are 9 reasons to invest in British Columbia's mining and exploration industry.
The world’s material consumption is expected to grow from 41 billion tonnes in 2010 to about 89 billion tonnes by 2050. This graphic shows the impact...
Many people are unaware of zinc’s powerful applications. This graphic by Teck looks at zinc's important role in the low-carbon economy.
Russian billionaires have lost more than $38 billion in 2022 because of Western sanctions on Russia in reprisal for the invasion of Ukraine.
This graphic lists all minerals that are deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the United States.
Ukraine has made the headlines due to the ongoing tensions with Russia. In this map infographic, we examine Ukraine from a structural point of view.
As demand for steel grows in the low-carbon future, so will steelmaking coal's role in sustainable production.
How much does a space flight cost? Here’s a look at the cost per kilogram for space launches across the globe since 1960.
Despite being the world's biggest carbon emitter, China is also a key producer of most of the critical minerals for the green revolution.
The U.S. is accelerating its transition to electric vehicles but obtaining the minerals and metals required for EVs remains a challenge. In this infographic, we explore...
The Earth's crust makes up 1% of the planet's volume, but provides all the material we use. What elements make up this thin layer we stand...
Copper can kill up to 99.9% of bacteria on surfaces within two hours of exposure and slow the spread of diseases.
The amount of human-made (or anthropogenic) mass, has now exceeded the weight of all life on Earth, including humans, animals, and plants.
Tesla was the first automaker to hit a $1 trillion market cap, but other electric car companies have plans to unseat the dominant EV maker.