WCS - 20 years of the Human Footprint - interactive map
The graph shows the mean human impact calculated from the human footprint over time. Human impact is calculated with improved sources of information about infrastructure and nighttime lights starting in 2014. Click on the “Countries” button to select a country and corresponding graph.
Climate Change - Our World in Data
On this page, you will find global data and research on the impacts of climate change, including temperature anomalies, sea level rise, sea ice melt, glacier loss, and ocean acidification. See all of our interactive charts on climate change ↓
These 5 charts explore the human impact on extreme weather
Sep 1, 2017 · Hurricane Harvey has wreaked havoc in Texas, destroying homes and claiming lives. Typhoon Hato has left a similar trail of destruction in southern China and Hong Kong. There is a strong argument to be made that humans are at least partly responsible for both of these extreme weather events.
Striking Graphs That Show Humanity’s Domination of the Earth
Aug 3, 2022 · To comprehend and tackle those problems, scientists and policymakers need data—precise figures that show how Homo sapiens has transformed nearly the entire Earth in one way or another.
Climate Change Impacts Data Explorer - Our World in Data
Explore the impacts of global climate change. Emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases – are the primary driver of climate change. In our Data Explorer on CO2 and Greenhouse Gas Emissions you can see how emissions compare across the world. Our World in Data is free and accessible for everyone.
The Anthropocene: Human Impact on the Environment
Jan 6, 2015 · Interpret and summarize data presented in graphs showing human impacts on the ecosystem. Describe specific types of evidence that can be used to determine whether humans are changing their local environment.
Mapping Human Impact Across the World - Visual Capitalist
Jun 16, 2023 · In this graphic, Adam Symington maps the extent of humanity’s impact on the world from 1993 to 2009, using information provided by the scientific paper titled “Global Terrestrial Human Footprint Maps for 1993 and 2009.”
Human Impacts Database - subjecttoclimate.org
Nov 7, 2022 · This database analyzes the human impact on many environmental and sustainability-related factors, including biodiversity, ozone, albedo, energy generation, and more. Each analysis includes an exact quantitative assessment of the impact, a summary, the methodology used, graphs, and sources.
WCS - 20 years of the Human Footprint
The human footprint on Earth is on the move, impacting wildlife, ecosystems, the climate, and human health and welfare on a global scale. Here we show the maps and share the data from a new 20-year analysis of the human footprint.
Anthroponumbers.org: A quantitative database of human impacts …
Sep 9, 2022 · Figure 1 shows the Human Impacts Database Entry for perhaps the most emblematic anthropogenic impact: the standing atmospheric CO 2 concentration. The first two components of an entry are the quantity title and its assigned …
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