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The Availability of Water Around the World
As the human race expands it is also depleting natural resources at an alarming rate. The entire planet has less than 1 percent of freshwater available for human consumption and 70 percent of that usable water is utilized for farming and livestock. People may be surprised to learn that the average meat eaters diet in the US consumes 1,320 gallons of water a day to generate. Areas around the world where malnutrition is a problem are often the same areas that droughts and flooding hit the hardest. When water becomes scarce, so does the food supply. Today’s visualization comes to us from Roman Zydyk who shared his work in the visualization subreddit. He created this piece using Tableau. Check it out:
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Fast Facts:
- Asia is the continent with the least amount of water and North America is second behind it.
- South America is the continent with the most fresh water reserves available.
- The country of Turkmenistan in the Middle East uses the most water in the world on agriculture.
- Africa is the continent with the worst access to clean drinking water for its population.
- 780 million people (approx.1 in 9) live without access to an improved water source.
- An improved water source is any process that protects water from outside contamination, such as fecal matter.
There are many simple ways you can help conserve water. We all know taking shorter showers helps but did you know that taking a bath will save more water then even the quickest showers? If you are someone who gardens or likes to water the lawn, you could install a rain barrel to collect run off and reuse it for irrigation. Another great way to save water, time and your hands is to wash dishes in the dishwasher. Using an Energy Star certified appliance can use as little as three gallons per load opposed to cleaning them in the sink, which can use over 25 gallons. Doing your job to conserve water benefits our society now and the many generations that will hopefully follow it.
Other great water conservation resources:
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Map Unveils Countries with Most Powerful Passports
There are many uses for a passport, but the most useful one is access to foreign countries. A powerful passport will grant the holder easy access to many different foreign nations. This map from the team at Italian Dual Citizenship ranks countries by how many foreign nations passport holders can visit without a Visa or with the easy Visa upon-arrival option. We can see an extensive list of their results, as well as a color-coded map with the most powerful country’s passports, darkened to navy blue and the weakest labeled with vibrant green.
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This map is a powerful demonstration of the data since we can look at the colors and notice patterns and anomalies. For example, the entire European Union, which encompasses most of Western Europe, is a deep navy blue, and the countries are among the world’s most powerful passport issuers. In the Middle East, we see a lot of green indicating weaker passports, but there’s a lone navy-blue country. The United Arab Emirates offers the world’s most powerful passport with Visa-free access to 133 countries and 46 countries with a Visa-on-arrival.
As for the countries with the most limited access, Syria is at the bottom of the list, with only nine Visa-free opportunities and 30 Visa-on-arrival. Afghanistan offers only six Visa-free opportunities but pushes past Syria with 34 Visa-on-arrival countries.
This map is a perfect way to display a huge wealth of data, like information on passport requirements.
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Study Determines the Countries Most Crowded with Tourists
The global tourism industry is more significant than ever as jetsetters head for new sights, cultures, and sensations. All travelers have their own draws to a destination. Some seek out beautiful natural scenes, others want to visit culture-packed cities, and others focus on food quality. This map from Irish Dual Citizenship gives us further insight into what global tourists value most when traveling.
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The team determined that these ten countries are packed with the most tourists:
- France
- Poland
- Mexico
- United States
- Thailand
- Italy
- Czech Republic
- Spain
- Canada
- Hungary
The countries that receive the least visitors are:
- American Samoa
- Tuvalu
- Solomon Islands
- Marshall Islands
- Comoros
- Chad
- Kiribati
- Micronesia
- Palau
- Samoa
- Moldova
We can see from the most popular list that affordability plays a large role in travel destination choice. Poland is the most affordable European country to visit, and Mexico offers incredible food and beachside resorts for some of the lowest prices. People flock to gorgeous natural scenery like the United States National Parks or the beaches and rainforests of Thailand. Still others seek out unique culture, which is why France is a perennial favorite destination along with other European destinations like Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
On the flip side, safety issues drive tourists away. Many of the countries at the very bottom of the list are dangerous due to violent crime, active war zones, or terrorism. Some countries are too remote and rugged to travel to, or they just aren’t on the international radar as an appealing destination.
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New Graphic Reveals Locations of Fatal Boating Accidents
The team at SI Yachts unveiled new research that serves as a sobering reminder for Americans who like boating. The team analyzed statistics on fatal boating accidents around the country to determine where they happened and the most common causes of fatal accidents. Using these statistics, the team created a map highlighting the most dangerous and safe states for boating. The results are an easy-to-follow map that highlights the areas that might have dangerous waters or lax boater safety rules.
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These are the safest states to boat in:
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Iowa
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Pennsylvania
- Wisconsin
- New Hampshire
- Mississippi
These are the most dangerous boating locations:
- District of Columbia
- Alaska
- Hawaii
- Colorado
- Vermont
- New Mexico
- Oregon
- Nevada
- Utah
- Idaho
- Washinton
Minnesota claims the top safety spot because they have thorough boater safety laws and plenty of experienced captains in a state known as “the Land of 10,000 Lakes.” As we can see from statistics, inexperienced operators are the third most common cause of fatal boating accidents. In contrast, the District of Columbia held the highest number of fatal boating accidents. The Potomac River is full of dangerous currents and unexpected hazards, the second most common cause of fatal boating accidents. Unfortunately, many people also boat on the Potomac while under the influence. Alcohol use was the number one most common cause of fatal boating accidents.
The data the team collected should remind all boaters to be careful regardless of where they’re boating. Practice good safety, pay attention to the water, and don’t take risks!
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