The ecological footprint of nations (Graphic Detail - The Economist)
Forty years after the release of the groundbreaking study, were the concerns about overpopulation and the environment correct?
Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/Looking-Back-on-the-Limits-of-Growth.html#ixzz1rCU6bepv
(via Looking Back on the Limits of Growth | Photo Gallery | Smithsonian.com)
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Mapping Wikipedia (Oxford Internet Institute) - language, authorship, depth, etc, of Wikipedia mapped
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Country Codes of the World
Via ByteLevel.
(Source: futurejournalismproject, via sunfoundation)
2011 Global Metro Monitor
by Brookings
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International Handbook Of Globalization And World Cities
The global transportation system
International Handbook of Globalization and World Cities
(Source: e-elgar.co.uk)
Our Massive Impact On Earth, In Glowing Maps
(Source: fastcoexist.com)
The Power of Proximity – the Complex Story of 21st Century Cities
Euromonitor International’s latest report examines the rise of megacities (with over 10 million inhabitants), and characterises mature, rising and emerging cities. Also considered are the relationships between cities and digital technology and culture, as well those between cities and inequality and political instability.
Travel time to major cities: A global map of Accessibility
What does it mean that China’s has become a global force? A superb infographic from the Heritage Foundation offers a rarely seen snapshot of how China, through investments and business dealings, is buying up all the political capital it can get its hands on. As you can see, this includes buying and holding A LOT of our debt. See more…
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