Flood mitigation measurements in the Netherlands

Submitted by Christine on Mon, 08/06/2012 - 15:52

The image shows how the Netherlands is trying to prevent flooding due to the rise in sea level. There are several projects going on, which try to prevent flooding, especially in areas with a high population density.

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Global Education Levels

Submitted by shirab12 on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 11:09
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UNESCO Institute of Statistics

This combined image shows the number of years children and young adults attend school. Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and the Middle East, and North Africa are the three most education-deficient regions as shown on the map. The bottom graph depicts the distribution of years spent in school, showing the number of years spent in pre-school, grammar/secondary school, and post-secondary school by region. 

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World Food Price Increases Over Time

Submitted by shirab12 on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 10:39
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, International Food Policy Research Institute

This is a combination of two images. The top chart shows the increase in the prices of rice, wheat, and maize from 2005 to 2011. These three crops are the major food staples in most developing countries. The graph underneath depicts the World Food Price Index, which measures the increase in world food prices over time. Since 2007, world food prices have increased dramatically, contributing to the cycle of poverty in the developing world.

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