“pollution” Charts
What's The Biggest Threat to the World? »
Well, it depends on where you live. These results aren't particularly surprising, but they reveal how much people's experience at…
Pollution Takes A Deadly Toll »
The World Health Organization has reported that 7 million deaths in 2012 - one in eight of total global deaths…
Air Pollution Vulnerability in the US »
Rising temperatures can make smog pollution worse and increase the number of "bad air days" when it's hard to breathe.…
Newsflash: Scientists Agree On Global Warming »
Above is the percentage of Americans that believe global warming is occurring. While most Americans agree that the planet is…
Decrease in Number of Oil Spills »
The number of oil spills in U.S. water has decreased by more than 50%, from 8,354 spills in 2000 to…
The U.S. Senate On Climate Change »
The Keystone XL pipeline has been a hot environmental topic in Washington this year. During a debate, two amendments were…
Air Pollution Leaves Utahans Breathing Heavily »
Due to a weather effect called inversion, the scenic beauty of Utah's highly populated Wasatch Front is marred by trapped…
Top Five Polluters: Per Capita Carbon Footprint »
Although China remains the largest producer of total CO2 emissions in the world (followed by the United States, India, Russia…
Tar Sands Keeping Canada from Meeting Climate Commitments »
Growing tar sands emissions are keeping Canada from meeting its climate commitments.Rapidly increasing greenhouse gas emissions from tar sands account…
The Many Issues that Giraffe Heroes Tackle »
The Giraffe Heroes Project finds heroes who stick their necks out for he common good--then tells their stories on the…
The Coast: An Economic Force »
Coastal areas generate the majority of economic production in the United States. The 30 states (and D.C.) with shorelines (oceans…
The Fish Are Biting: Spike in Commercial Fisheries Landings »
In just a few years, commercial fisheries have increased their catches by over 2.2 million metric tons, from 3.6 million…
Citizens, Not Scientists, Doubt Global Warming »
Above is the percentage of Americans that believe global warming is occurring. While most Americans agree that the planet is…
$10 Million Per Minute to Subsidize Fossil Fuels »
The fossil fuel industry receives a combined $5.3 trillion per year in subsidies from governments across the world. This is…
Support for Climate Change Restrictions Dips Under Obama »
Support for certain government restrictions that would help combat climate change has receded under the Obama presidency. While economic crisis…
Can New Laws Put an End to China's Pollution Problem? »
New revisions have just been approved for China's environmental protection law. These amendments will implement tougher fines on industries responsible…
America's Mercury Problem »
Coal-fired power plants, boilers, and cement factories contribute to half of all the mercury air emissions in the United States.…
India's Pollution Is as Bad as China's »
The higher the level of fine particulate matter there is in the air, the worse it is for your health.…
This Dirty Power Isn't Coming From Where You Might Expect »
The highest levels of gross pollution come from big utility companies, like American Electric Power Company, Duke, and Exelon. But…
Hatred and Inequality: The Greatest Global Threats »
Since 2007, religious and ethnic hatred has become a very pressing issue for the global community. Along with the problem…
Polluted Air Plagues Many »
The Clean Air Act led to a lot of policy changes that have been improving the air quality levels. It…
Supporting the EPA is the Way to Get the Vote »
Likely voters in 11 states around the country show support for candidates who endorse the Environmental Protection Agency's regulations on…
America's Beaches Indicate Concern Over Water Pollution »
23,397 beaches in 2012 were either closed or issued advisory warnings. The high number of closings and warnings indicates that…
The Nissan Leaf and its Place in the Fleet »
The Nissan Leaf is one of the most revolutionary cars ever built. The all-new Leaf brings us a 100% electric…
Waste Generation by Material »
In 2011, Americans generated 250 million tons of municipal solid waste. Paper and paperboard accounted for 28% of this waste,…
Americans Are Generating Less Waste »
In 2011, Americans generated 250.4 million tons of municipal solid waste, 3.3 million tons less than in 2005. This decrease…
Recycling Rates Keep Climbing »
Of the 250.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (trash) generated by Americans in 2011, 86.9 million tons (34.7%) of…
Two Giraffe Heroes Tell the Truth on Heavy Water Spill »
John Socky and Cliff Garner, construction workers at the Savannah River nuclear plant, reported a 200-gallon spill of heavy water,…
The Many Types of Shorelines »
There a variety of shoreline types across the U.S., but the five main types are rocky, flats, beaches,vegetated, and armored.…
Are Oil Spills a Fading Problem? »
Oil spills in U.S. water have decreased from 8,354 spills in 2000 to 3,492 in 2009. However, spill volume has…
Where You Live = If You Live; World's Most Polluted Cities »
In many of the most densely populated cities, air quality is so low that citizens actually suffer health disorders, and…
13 Hottest Years Recorded Have Come In The Last 15 »
The most recent decade was the warmest since modern meteorological records began, circa 1850. The hottest years ever were 2005…
Global Energy Demand Spurred by Developing World, CO2 Rises »
Many Western countries have cut back on carbon emissions, somewhat through conscientious utilization of cleaner fuel sources. Nonetheless, China, India,…
Exposure to Industrial Air Toxics »
This map shows variations in the median resident's exposure to air pollution from industrial facilities. States with the darkest shade…
International Views on Climate Change »
The Untied States is the least concerned about global warming.