One Year of Global Waste Visualized
Written By Bruno Venditti
Graphics & Design
- Alejandra Dander
Published September 13, 2022
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Updated September 13, 2022
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Written By Bruno Venditti
Graphics & Design
Published September 13, 2022
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Updated September 13, 2022
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China’s Dominance in the Solar Panel Supply Chain
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Many governments are investing in renewable energy sources like solar power, but who controls the manufacturing of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels?
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Cost of Mining Bitcoin in 198 Different Countries
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It takes an estimated 1,449 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy to mine a single bitcoin. That’s the same amount of energy an average U.S. household consumes in approximately 13 years.
Given the high amount of energy needed to mine bitcoin, it can be a costly venture to get into. But exact prices fluctuate, depending on the location and the cost of electricity in the area.
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3 Reasons for the Fertilizer and Food Shortage
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Bad weather, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and a shortage of fertilizer have led to fears of a global food crisis.