Visualizing the Environment

Posted Apr 18 2012

Curated by Charlene Manuel

See how data visualization offers a lens to look at the environment and the growing problems that face our planet....

Environment, Climate, Sustainability, Water

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Value of nature - ecological footprint and biocapacity

Jacob Houtman

Curator's Note

This visualization articulates the importance of understanding the world's use of renewable resources. Compare countries to the worldwide highest levels or just two countries against each other; change scale from per person to per nation; or select a specific kind of resource.

Value of nature - ecological footprint and biocapacity Jacob Houtman This visualization articulates the importance of understanding the world's use of renewable resources. Compare countries to the worldwide highest levels or just two countries against each other; change scale from per person to per nation; or select a specific kind of resource. 13801	Our Planet in Ecological Debt ChartsBin.com Explore a country's total consumption footprint and the biocapacity available within its own borders. 13696	Ecological Bottom Line Isao Matsunami Evaluate how different types of land — from croplands to forests to grazing land — provide different volumes of resources and capacities for offsetting waste. 13811	Climate Chain \| Ecosystems and their goods and services DensityDesign Learn the impact of climate change across various ecosystems. 38495
State of the Salmon Periscopic Explore the population changes and trends and biological complexity of the sockeye salmon. 14771	Buy Local Infographic eLocal USA Understand the benefits of buying locally. 27151	CO2 Paper Pie Chart Alexandra This paper-made pie chart visualizes an individual's CO2 emissions and offers tips on how to reduce them. 7867	20 Liters javierlopez By looking at the average water consumption of an individual in a developed nation, we can better understand the strain on the earth's water supply. 36861