Electric Vehicles: Oil Savings from 2015 to 2025
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming global oil consumption, with passenger, commercial vehicles, and buses reducin…
The Global Mammal Biomass By The Numbers
Humans and domesticated mammals like cattle outweigh wild mammals by a vast margin, dominating the global mammalian bio…
The 20 Most Air-Polluted Cities in 2022
Nearly the entire global population breathes air that exceeds safe quality limits, and in 2022 the most air-polluted ci…
Top Electric Vehicles with Over 300 Miles of Range
Discover top electric vehicles (EVs) with over 300 miles of range, making them ideal for long trips and daily commutes.…
Top Lithium-Producing Countries in 2022
Lithium, a key component in electric vehicle batteries and energy storage, is predominantly produced by a few dominant…
Understanding the Emissions of Electric, Hybrid, and Gas Cars
Learn the environmental impact of different vehicle types by examining their life cycle emissions. The transportation s…
The Economic Toll of Plastic Pollution on Global Economies
Plastic pollution impoverishes countries by billions of dollars each year through cleanup costs and revenue loss, parti…
Fossil Fuels Dominate Global Energy: 2022 Coal Consumption by Country
Despite widespread efforts to reduce carbon emissions, fossil fuels, especially coal, continue to dominate global energ…
Record-Breaking Heat: Global Temps Soar in July 2023
July 2023 set alarming records with the globe's highest average temperatures ever recorded. The unprecedented heat wave…
Global Water Use: Distribution and Per Capita Withdrawals
Global water distribution is far from uniform, with 97% of the world’s water being saline and only 3% freshwater. Agric…
Increasing U.S. Climate Disasters: Maui Wildfires and NOAA Data
U.S. climate disasters, like the recent Maui wildfires, are increasing in frequency, with devastating impacts on commun…
## The Surge of SUVs in U.S. Vehicle Production Since 1980
Since 1980, SUVs have shifted from niche off-road vehicles to dominant players in U.S. vehicle production, reshaping co…