Future of Food
How essential are pollinators for global food security?
The populations of many pollinator insects such as bees, wasps, and butterflies are in decline, which raises concerns about our food security in future.
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Water
One in four people don’t have access to safe drinking water. And the data says this won’t change anytime soon
We are still a way off achieving universal access to clean drinking water, sanitation and handwashing facilities writes Our World in Data's Hannah Ritchie.
Future of Food
5 ways we can reduce food emissions to keep global temperatures down
Hannah Ritchie discusses the options to reduce food emissions, including a shift to more plant-based diets, less food waste and improvements in crop yields.
Future of the Environment
Wild mammals have declined by 85%, but there is a possible future where they flourish
Since the rise of humans, wild land mammal biomass has declined by 85%, writes Hannah Ritchie for Our World in Data. But it is possible for them to flourish.
Forests
The world has lost one-third of its forests, but an end to deforestation is possible
Forest coverage double the size of America has been lost in the last 10,000 years as a growing population has increased demand for agricultural land.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
Cars, planes, trains: where do transport CO2 emissions come from?
Road vehicles account for 74.5% of total CO2 emissions caused by the travel industry, with aviation accounting for 11.6%, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals.
Future of Food
50% of all land in the world is used to produce food
While livestock takes up 77% of the world’s agricultural land, it only produces 18% of the world’s calories and 37% of total protein.
Global Health
Ending the epidemic of maternal deaths around the world
Most of the world’s maternal deaths occur in low and lower-middle income countries, but they could be prevented. Here's how.
Plastics and the Environment
These infographics show how plastics end up on the ocean floor
From rivers to shorelines, plastics are plaguing our waters - but the whole picture could be worse than we thought.
Media, Entertainment and Information
Does the news reflect what we die from?
Media coverage and Google searches of diseases can diverge significantly from the biggest killers in the US.
India
India will soon overtake China to become the most populous country in the world
The UN's Population Division suggests that by 2024, India will surpass China to become the world's most populous country.
Mental Health
5 facts about global mental health
New research shows just how common mental health problems are across the world.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Three-quarters of antibiotics are used on animals. Here's why that's a major problem
Global use of antibiotics on livestock could have a major impact on global health and antimicrobial resistance. This is what can be done to reduce the impact.