Food Security
This chart examines the rise of food inflation in Latin America
Explore the dynamics of food inflation in Latin America, as Venezuela leads the way at 110.4 per cent, with Argentina, close behind at 86.6 per cent.
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Future of the Environment
Which countries are best prepared for the green tech transition?
UNCTAD has ranked 166 countries on their preparedness for green tech transition. The US, Sweden, Singapore, Switzerland, and the Netherlands rank highly.
Climate Change
Fewer coal power plants closed in 2022 than in recent years
Electricity generation from coal power plants has risen, according to a new report, which analyzed data from data 78 countries, representing 93% of global demand.
Energy Transition
How much did wind and solar contribute to global electricity in 2022?
Around 12% of global electricity supplies came from wind and solar power in 2022. And they accounted for 80% of the world's increased need for electricity.
Education
What are the most popular hobbies among retirees?
A new Statista survey reveals the most popular hobbies for retirees. Cooking and baking came out top in the US, while reading was the first choice in the UK.
Mental Health
Charted: The happiest countries in the world
Finland has topped the World Happiness Report rankings for the sixth year running. Denmark and Iceland are the next happiest countries in the world.
Artificial Intelligence
Here's how Americans think AI will help the world
Around 78% of people in the US think AI could have an impact on whether robots end up carrying out medical surgery, a Pew Research Center survey shows.
Media, Entertainment and Sport
Here's what Americans think of news organizations
Over 50% of respondents to a US survey believes that news organizations mislead or misinform people. But there is a more favorable view of local outlets.
Economic Progress
Charted: UK is the only G7 country expected to face a recession in 2023
The UK is expected to be the only G7 country to fall into recession in 2023, with its economic prospects worse than those of sanction-hit Russia, IMF says.
Future of the Environment
Which European countries have seen new temperature records this January?
Eight countries in Europe recorded all-time high temperatures in January 2023, including Denmark, the Netherlands, Spain and Latvia, Poland and Lithuania.
Social Innovation
These are the countries where social progress is rising and falling the most
The rate of social progress is getting better, but it has slowed significantly in recent years due to factors including the pandemic and economic instability.
Cities and Urbanization
Top 10 cities with the best public transport
New rankings surveyed 60 major cities around the world on their infrastructure, social impact, market attractiveness, system efficiency and network innovation.
Financial and Monetary Systems
These countries are the most stressed about price hikes this Christmas
Price hikes are causing people extra stress in the run-up to Christmas, a new poll shows. Nearly 90% said they feel stressed about the impact of rising prices.
Future of the Environment
Majority of people support global rules to end plastic pollution
Governments from around the world have agreed to put an end to plastic pollution by the end of 2024 - and most people surveyed agree global rules are needed.
Forests
This chart signals the need for a rainforest OPEC
Brazil, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are discussing a new ‘Rainforest OPEC’ deal to protect primary tropical forests, the Guardian reports.