By the Numbers
Hannah RitchieUsing data and research to understand what really makes a difference
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A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about why the UK needs to get its act together and build some new reservoirs. It hasn’t built one in my lifetime — despite adding 10 million people — and the mismatch between winter and summer rain is pro...
The UK needs to build more reservoirs
The UK has had an extremely dry summer. Look at photos online, and you’ll see the traditionally green parks looking like hay.
Just how dry have things been?
Look at data since the 1800s, and rainfall in England in July was the lowest on r...
Tracking global food production through a record El Niño
This summer has been a hot one for many countries. With an extremely strong (and potentially record-breaking) El Niño on the way, next year is likely to be even hotter. If you’re interested, Zeke Hausfather at the Climate Brink has a very g...
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