Archive for December, 2009

Interactive map showing the estimated effects of a 4 Celsius degree change in global temperatures.

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The laws, methods, and dates of last execution in each state.

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Who is out of the trough, according to most recent quarterly data.

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Homeowners who choose to default on their mortgage even though they could still pay for it.

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Point by point.

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Want the summary? The NYT has a nice tool consisting of a series of simple graphics:

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Who are the winners and losers? (via The Big Picture)

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Venneration

In: Culture Humor

6 Dec 2009

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Modify your habits from the “average” and see how it impacts your footprint. Click on the ?’s to see what’s behind each category. There’s some discussion of the methodology here.

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