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Wildlife face many threats around the world, from poaching to habitat loss. Global climate change also threatens to destabilize already stressed ecosystems. This infographic takes a quick look at some of the biggest threats, as well as some of the better known species under assault. Unfortunately, for every charismatic animal listed — polar bears, penguins,…
It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day, so what better time to reflect on beer? (Even if you prefer your beer in space.) Beer, like all alcohol, has often been controversial, and it’s unquestionable that it has resulted in great loss of life. But it’s also unquestionable that beer has had a profound impact on the history…
We’ve written before about the growing problem of e-waste (electronic waste), which threatens to pollute our soil and water with toxic materials (we even have a handy quiz about e-waste). Fortunately, electronics manufacturers, recyclers, and governments are increasingly taking notice, and are taking steps to reduce and mitigate the problems. At the same time, the…
We share this planet with billions of insects, which serve as critical food sources for other species and perform countless ecosystem services, from breaking down dead matter to aerating the soil. A number of insects feed on on other living animals, and human beings are not immune to this cycle of life. One of the…
I used to work in Hearst Tower in New York City, a LEED Gold-certified skyscraper built in 2006. The elevators that zoomed me up to The Daily Green in the 46-floor tower were said to be among the fastest in the city, and certainly among the most energy efficient. In addition to using efficient motors, the…
This week Facebook filed for their much anticipated IPO, seeking to raise $5 billion. So it’s perhaps fitting that Nowsourcing created this cheeky infographic for BusinessMBA.org, chronicling the evolutionary history of the businessperson. Perhaps more humorous than factually accurate (not every businessperson in the Roaring Twenties was a bootlegger), it’s the last part of…
Courtesy of Painters of Louisville At National Geographic, we are dedicated to unique and engaging forms of visual storytelling. Colors, of course, can be a powerful medium to convey meaning and trigger emotions. Think of the little girl in the red dress in the otherwise black and white Schindler’s List, or the captivating color…
(Click to enlarge) I’ve written a lot in the past about the social and environmental impacts of coffee, one of the world’s most popular beverages and most highly traded commodities. I have considered writing a book about it (let me know if you think you’d be interested), but I’ve always been a little hesitant…
According to this infographic released today by BusinessDegree.net, the world’s shadow economy rivals the legitimate one. It may seem hard to believe, but about half of the planet’s workers are thought to be involved in illicit activities, and that number could swell to 2/3 by 2020. Drugs are a big part of the problem,…
