Author: Chris Dickert
What Electricity Sources Power the World?
Coal still leads the charge when it comes to electricity, representing 35% of global power generation. The post What Electricity Sources Power the World? appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
Mapping the $158 Billion Impact of Online Travel Agencies
Between 2019 and 2021, consumers enjoyed over $165 billion in combined savings because of the economic impact of online travel agencies. The post Mapping the $158 Billion Impact of Online Travel Agencies appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
Charted: Six Red Flags Pointing to China’s Economy Slowing Down
We chart six red flag indicators threatening China’s economy and it’s post-pandemic recovery, as well as global economic growth The post Charted: Six Red Flags Pointing to China’s Economy Slowing Down appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
3 Ways the Shipping Industry is Addressing Climate Change
The shipping industry is responsible for 2.89% of all carbon emissions. Here are three ways it could evolve to address climate change. The post 3 Ways the Shipping Industry is Addressing Climate Change appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
Vintage Viz: The World’s Rivers and Lakes, Organized Neatly
Rivers and lakes have played important roles throughout history. This Vintage Viz looks at these bodies of water from the viewpoint of 1850. The post Vintage Viz: The World’s Rivers and Lakes, Organized Neatly appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
Mapped: The Colossal Cost of Plastic Pollution, By Country
The environmental impact of the combined 139M tons of plastic pollution in oceans and rivers is well known, but what about the economic cost? The post Mapped: The Colossal Cost of Plastic Pollution, By Country appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
From Sea to Shining Sea: How Does Shipping Work?
The surface of Earth is covered by 71% water, so it’s no surprise that over 80% of all trade is carried by ship. But how does shipping work? The post From Sea to Shining Sea: How Does Shipping Work? appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
Artificial Intelligence: The Journey to a Thinking Machine
Artificial intelligence could add 7% to global GDP over 10 years, but even with recent advances, how close are we to thinking machines? The post Artificial Intelligence: The Journey to a Thinking Machine appeared first on Visual Capitalist.
3 Ways the Accommodation Sector is Making the Journey to Net Zero
Accommodations account for an estimated 264 million tons CO2-eq in annual emissions and the sector has an ambitious plan to reach net zero. The post 3 Ways the Accommodation Sector is Making the Journey to Net Zero appeared first on Visual Capitalist.