Mining and Metals
Which countries produce the most copper?
Copper is a crucial metal for the renewable energy transition. This infographic shows which countries produce the highest quantities of this red metal.
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Global Health
Here's how CO2 emissions have changed since 1900
This graphic shows the changes in global fossil fuel CO2 emissions between 1900 and 2020. Emissions are now approaching pre-pandemic levels.
Energy Transition
Coal-powered electricity reached an all-time high in 2021 - here's what you need to know
During COP26, over 40 nations committed to phasing out coal from their energy mixes. Despite this, coal-powered electricity generation reached an all-time high in 2021.
Cities and Urbanization
This chart shows the impact rising urbanization will have on the world
The share of the world’s population living in cities is expected to rise to 80% by 2050, from 55% now. This could double global material consumption.
Mining and Metals
Zinc is critical for the low-carbon economy. Here's why
Zinc plays a critical role in technologies like solar and wind power, and zinc-ion batteries are seen as safer than lithium-ion ones in electric vehicles.
Future of the Environment
Visualizing the abundance of elements in the Earth’s crust
The Earth's crust makes up 1% of the planet's volume. Many elements make up the crust, with some, like oxygen and iron, being more abundant than others.
Future of Consumption
This is the total weight of everything humans have created since 1990
In 2020, the amount of human-made mass, or anthropogenic mass, exceeded for the first time the dry weight (except for water and fluids) of all life on Earth.
Digital Communications
This graphic shows what your smartphone is made of
While the combination of metals in a smartphone may vary, most smartphones can carry roughly 80% of the stable elements that are on the periodic table.