Power of Data Visualization

This map shows the overall scores from the second global compilation of the Happy Planet Index (HPI). The HPI is an index of human well-being and environmental impact.

Each country has a company which holds some clout somewhere, but the Forbes Global 2000 is the biggest and most powerful list in the world, containing the those companies that hold the biggest clout of all.

From mega store to grocery and convenience, the retailers that can claim to be the world’s largest span numbers categories and eve more countries. You might be surprised to see who hails from where and how they stack up against the competition. And, while one retailer continues its hold on the lucrative spot at the top, the stores that round out our list all play an undeniable role in the global economy.

Oil spills: Crude mistakes

This chart shows World Bicycle and Automobile Production, 1950 to 2007.

It's easy to take this building block of life for granted.

The world arms trade is a multi-billion dollar industry with a strong economic impact on its major exporters. This is a look at the biggest international arms suppliers and buyers, and the United States's recent dramatic jump in market share.

This map shows Universal health care around the world.

This infographic shows Car Manufacturers Around the World.

Cancer, a generic term for a large group of diseases which can affect any part of the body, is the leading cause of death worldwide.