Infographics

A visual overview of science, nature or life related topics, creatively design so you could enjoy interesting facts and data. Our infographics contain mind blowing facts put into a visual and easy to understand shape and form. You will find infographics about topics like the environment, science, lifestyle, earth, nature and even history. We bring informations from a wide variety of topics closer to our readers through engaging content.
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The 12 birds on the brink of extinction
From the thousands of birds species in the world many are at risk of extinction. Some estimates predict that roughly 12% are critically endangered, the worst classification before “extinct in the wild.” Read more about it in the article on Earth.com!
Plastic bag use in the U.S.
Reducing plastic bags use is one of the essential steps in the world's plastic crisis, but the U.S. is far behind other conutries in legislation to tax or ban them. Once discarded plastic eliminates toxic cemicals that persist in marine environments even for 1000 years. Plastic waste is responible for the death of over 100,000 marine animals per year. Read more about it on Earth.com!
Early 20th-century oil drilling increased LA earthquake risk
Oil drilling is believed to be the cause of a spike in moderate earthquakes between 1935 and 1944 in the Los Angeles area. Studies and data analysis have proven that a connection exists between active oil fields and earthquake areas. Read more on Earth.com!
How the ocean helps us
The Earth’s seas absorb close to a third of the carbon dioxide humans are releasing into the atmosphere With about 2.6 billion tons absorbed per year, it has a great impact in reducing the global temperature. But it also changes the oceans, being linked to the acidification of the ocean and this has a devastating effect on ocean life. Read more on Earth.com!
Precipitations will impact vital crops worldwide
A new study has revealed that even if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced climate change has influenced rain patterns and will impact major crops. Permanent changes to regional precipitation across the globe will impact future crop production of wheat, maize, rice and soybean, four crops that represent 40 percent of the world’s total caloric intake. Read more on Earth.com!
Christmas Tree pine needles can be turned into sweeteners and paint
Even though Christmas trees are biodegradable, they are still contributing to atmospheric greenhouse gas levels every year and adding to a city’s or country’s carbon footprint. Researchers from the University of Sheffield have developed a new solution for recycling Christmas trees and found a way to break down the complex polymer in pine needles. Read more about it on Earth.com!
10 most beautiful beaches on Earth
You cannot beat a trip to the beach for relaxation and rejuvenation, and just simply being near the ocean has proven health benefits. A climate by the sea is particularly good for the respiratory organs and the skin, and is also known to strengthen the body’s immunity and improve circulation. Before you plan your next trip to the coast, take a look at this list of the most stunningly beautiful beaches in the world.
Joshua trees may not exist by the end of the century
Joshua trees are unable to adapt to climate change. Unless dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are achieved, the iconic trees are not likely to survive beyond this century. Global warming is found to have a devastating impact on the trees. Learn more about the effect of climate change on these trees on Earth.com!
The top 10 rainforests you have to see
As climate change continues to impact ecosystems around the world, remote rainforests continue to host much of the planet’s most rare fauna and flora. In an effort to help battle deforestation of these unique treasures, Earth.com brings you the top 10 rainforests you have to see!
Global deforestation and the slow progress to protect the world’s forests
Read the story of Costa Rica, that went from rapid rates of deforestation to zero, allowing for forest growth and sustainable land use. This dramatic reversal was only made possible by a shift in government policies. They have managed to reverse the effects of deforestation, but unfortunately they are the exception, not the rule. Read more about what we can learn from their story in the article on Earth.com.
Bird populations in the US and Canada have dropped dramatically
Bird populations in both the United States and Canada have declined 29% (about 3 billion birds) since 1970, thus signaling an ecological crisis. Continuing declines of endangered species are expected, scientists say. Read more about this on Earth.com!
Top 7 most interesting state birds
The vast natural lands and the diverse species they support are arguably America’s greatest assets. The open spaces of the American West provide a huge, fairly natural habitat for many species. However, many of the most interesting state birds live in the south, the east, or even the tropical US territories. Read more on Earth.com!
More than 40 percent of US honeybee colonies were lost in the past year
The results of a national survey have revealed that beekeepers in the United States lost 40.7 percent of their honeybee colonies from April 2018 to April 2019. This statistics are very concerning because of the large variety death of causes, raging from pesticides to viruses. You can get more details in the full article on Earth.com.