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Automakers and policy makers are increasingly voicing their belief that the passenger vehicle of the future will be powered (partially or fully) by electricity. There remains, however, a lack of consensus on the timing and speed of the transition, in large part due to differing opinions on current and future…
This study examines how vehicle speed influences the probability that a pedestrian struck by a vehicle will sustain severe injuries or die.
Nuclear waste is primarily composed of the atoms that are left over after larger atoms are split in a fission chain reaction. This page explains what it is in detail, what the hazards are, how we store it today, what the long-term plans are, and how much waste we make.
Which 20 countries emit the most carbon dioxide? You may be surprised.
Explore global and national data on population growth, demography, and how they are changing.
How is humanity using the Earth’s land? And how can we decrease our land use so that more land is left for wildlife?
Which countries are net importers and exports of emissions? How much CO2 is ‘offshored’?
Fossil fuels were key to industrialization and rising prosperity, but their impact on health and the climate means that we should transition away from them.
Who consumes the most alcohol? How has consumption changed over time? And what are the health impacts?
More than half of the world is online, but the Internet is still young.
Increasing crop yields is crucial to improve food security, living standards, and reduce human impacts on the environment.
Renewable energy sources are growing quickly and will play a vital role in tackling climate change.
