Low-carbon technologies need far less mining than fossil fuels
Mining for coal is much more resource-intensive than renewables or nuclear power.
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Metals and minerals are vital for modern infrastructure and the energy transition
Discover which countries have these critical resources, where they are mined and refined, and how they’re traded across the world.Which countries have the critical minerals needed for the energy transition?
An overview of the distribution of critical minerals for clean energy.Half of all child deaths are linked to malnutrition
Improving the nutrition of mothers and children could save many lives at a relatively low cost.Many of us can save a child’s life, if we rely on the best data
There are many ways to improve the world, but their cost-effectiveness varies immensely. You can achieve a lot more if you rely on the best data on where to donate.Antipsychotic medications: a timeline of innovations and remaining challenges
Scientists have developed effective and safer antipsychotic medications, but much improvement is still needed.Tracking the extent of homelessness around the world
How many are affected by homelessness in each country? How is their number changing over time?How do global statistics on suicide differ between sources?
To better monitor and prevent suicides globally, it's crucial to understand how they are measured and estimated by different sources.Air conditioning causes around 3% of greenhouse gas emissions. How will this change in the future?
Demand is set to triple by 2050. Can it be met in an energy-efficient way?How can the world reduce deaths from extreme heat?
The world will need to adapt to increased temperatures. What can societies do to save lives?Millions have died in conflicts since the Cold War; most of them in Africa and intrastate conflicts
Deaths in the Middle East and deaths from violence targeting civilians have also been common.Peak global population and other key findings from the 2024 UN World Population Prospects
Falling fertility rates, migration movements, and China’s population decline.How many people die from extreme temperatures, and how this could change in the future: Part one
Cold deaths vastly outnumber heat-related ones, but mostly due to “moderate” rather than extremely cold conditions.How many people die from extreme temperatures, and how this could change in the future: Part two
Climate change will have very unequal impacts, with fewer deaths at higher latitudes but increased heatwave deaths across the tropics.LGBT+ rights have become more protected in dozens of countries, but are not recognized across most of the world
Despite progress, same-sex marriage, adoption, gender marker changes, and third genders remain unrecognized in many countries. Some have even imposed more regressive policies.Trachoma: how a common cause of blindness can be prevented worldwide
The world has seen a large decline in trachoma, but millions are still at risk. How can we make more progress against it?Neglected tropical diseases lead to severe health issues and poverty for millions, particularly in tropical regions
Neglected tropical diseases affect millions of people despite the existence of cheap interventions to control them.What are the trade-offs between animal welfare and the environmental impact of meat?
Eating meat with a lower carbon footprint often means killing more animals and treating them more poorly.Is the number of natural disasters increasing?
A deep dive into missing data and the limitations of disaster databases.New polio vaccines are key to preventing outbreaks and achieving eradication
To reach the goal of polio eradication, we can use new vaccines to contain outbreaks and improve testing, outbreak responses, and sanitation.The world has become more resilient to disasters, but investment is needed to save more lives
Deaths from disasters have fallen, but we need to build even more resilience to ensure this progress doesn’t reverse.