🇧🇷 This week is #COP30 in Brazil — marking 30 years since the first COP in 1995.
In that time, global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels have climbed from 22.9 Gt to 37 Gt (+61%).
🇨🇳China and 🇮🇳India drove most of the rise, while the 🇪🇺EU saw the biggest decline.
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In that time, global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels have climbed from 22.9 Gt to 37 Gt (+61%).
🇨🇳China and 🇮🇳India drove most of the rise, while the 🇪🇺EU saw the biggest decline.
#ChartOfTheDay
November 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🇧🇷 This week is #COP30 in Brazil — marking 30 years since the first COP in 1995.
In that time, global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels have climbed from 22.9 Gt to 37 Gt (+61%).
🇨🇳China and 🇮🇳India drove most of the rise, while the 🇪🇺EU saw the biggest decline.
#ChartOfTheDay
In that time, global CO₂ emissions from fossil fuels have climbed from 22.9 Gt to 37 Gt (+61%).
🇨🇳China and 🇮🇳India drove most of the rise, while the 🇪🇺EU saw the biggest decline.
#ChartOfTheDay
#COP30 kicks off today in Belém, Brazil, with adaptation finance set to dominate the agenda.
Our #ChartOfTheDay illustrates the problem: Estimated needs vs. international public flows for developing nations leaves a financing gap of over $339 billion.
Our #ChartOfTheDay illustrates the problem: Estimated needs vs. international public flows for developing nations leaves a financing gap of over $339 billion.
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
#COP30 kicks off today in Belém, Brazil, with adaptation finance set to dominate the agenda.
Our #ChartOfTheDay illustrates the problem: Estimated needs vs. international public flows for developing nations leaves a financing gap of over $339 billion.
Our #ChartOfTheDay illustrates the problem: Estimated needs vs. international public flows for developing nations leaves a financing gap of over $339 billion.
Yesterday the Bank of England kept interest rates at 4%. Households expectation of future inflation has been increasing over the last year, likely due to recent increases in energy and food prices. Despite this, CPI inflation has remained at 3.8% for the last 3 months.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Yesterday the Bank of England kept interest rates at 4%. Households expectation of future inflation has been increasing over the last year, likely due to recent increases in energy and food prices. Despite this, CPI inflation has remained at 3.8% for the last 3 months.
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In the UK, plans to introduce pay-per-mile charges for electric vehicles are being considered to counteract the sharp fall in government revenue from fuel duties.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In the UK, plans to introduce pay-per-mile charges for electric vehicles are being considered to counteract the sharp fall in government revenue from fuel duties.
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Where are NYC tenants reporting the most housing violations? 🏙️
In 2024, residents of 11226 (Flatbush, Brooklyn) filed the highest number of housing violation reports: 35,283.
With mayor‑elect Mamdani promising to shake up renters’ rights, how might this map change?
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In 2024, residents of 11226 (Flatbush, Brooklyn) filed the highest number of housing violation reports: 35,283.
With mayor‑elect Mamdani promising to shake up renters’ rights, how might this map change?
#ChartOfTheDay
November 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Where are NYC tenants reporting the most housing violations? 🏙️
In 2024, residents of 11226 (Flatbush, Brooklyn) filed the highest number of housing violation reports: 35,283.
With mayor‑elect Mamdani promising to shake up renters’ rights, how might this map change?
#ChartOfTheDay
In 2024, residents of 11226 (Flatbush, Brooklyn) filed the highest number of housing violation reports: 35,283.
With mayor‑elect Mamdani promising to shake up renters’ rights, how might this map change?
#ChartOfTheDay
🇯🇵 Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first female prime minister.
But Japan still lags behind in women’s political representation.
In 2024, only 16% of parliamentary seats were held by women – half the 34% average of other G7 nations.
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But Japan still lags behind in women’s political representation.
In 2024, only 16% of parliamentary seats were held by women – half the 34% average of other G7 nations.
#ChartOfTheDay
November 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🇯🇵 Sanae Takaichi is Japan's first female prime minister.
But Japan still lags behind in women’s political representation.
In 2024, only 16% of parliamentary seats were held by women – half the 34% average of other G7 nations.
#ChartOfTheDay
But Japan still lags behind in women’s political representation.
In 2024, only 16% of parliamentary seats were held by women – half the 34% average of other G7 nations.
#ChartOfTheDay
Trick or treat? 🎃
Sweets and chocolates are 11.2% more expensive than last year, significantly higher than overall food inflation (5.6%, RPI).
This Halloween, the price of sweets might just leave a sour taste.
#ChartOfTheDay #HappyHalloween
Sweets and chocolates are 11.2% more expensive than last year, significantly higher than overall food inflation (5.6%, RPI).
This Halloween, the price of sweets might just leave a sour taste.
#ChartOfTheDay #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Trick or treat? 🎃
Sweets and chocolates are 11.2% more expensive than last year, significantly higher than overall food inflation (5.6%, RPI).
This Halloween, the price of sweets might just leave a sour taste.
#ChartOfTheDay #HappyHalloween
Sweets and chocolates are 11.2% more expensive than last year, significantly higher than overall food inflation (5.6%, RPI).
This Halloween, the price of sweets might just leave a sour taste.
#ChartOfTheDay #HappyHalloween
🇺🇦 Around 4.3 million Ukrainian refugees have registered for temporary protection in the EU.
Germany & Poland host the largest numbers, each accommodating over 1 million displaced people. The UK ranks 4th, providing refuge to over 220,000 Ukrainians in 2025. 🧵👇
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Germany & Poland host the largest numbers, each accommodating over 1 million displaced people. The UK ranks 4th, providing refuge to over 220,000 Ukrainians in 2025. 🧵👇
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October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🇺🇦 Around 4.3 million Ukrainian refugees have registered for temporary protection in the EU.
Germany & Poland host the largest numbers, each accommodating over 1 million displaced people. The UK ranks 4th, providing refuge to over 220,000 Ukrainians in 2025. 🧵👇
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Germany & Poland host the largest numbers, each accommodating over 1 million displaced people. The UK ranks 4th, providing refuge to over 220,000 Ukrainians in 2025. 🧵👇
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Post-Brexit, how is migration affecting the UK economy?
Net migration reached historic highs in 2023, driven by a rise in non-EU arrivals – 3.6 million between 2021-24, largely due to post-Brexit policy liberalisations.
70% came for work, study, or as accompanying family. 🧵👇
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Net migration reached historic highs in 2023, driven by a rise in non-EU arrivals – 3.6 million between 2021-24, largely due to post-Brexit policy liberalisations.
70% came for work, study, or as accompanying family. 🧵👇
#ChartOfTheDay
October 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Post-Brexit, how is migration affecting the UK economy?
Net migration reached historic highs in 2023, driven by a rise in non-EU arrivals – 3.6 million between 2021-24, largely due to post-Brexit policy liberalisations.
70% came for work, study, or as accompanying family. 🧵👇
#ChartOfTheDay
Net migration reached historic highs in 2023, driven by a rise in non-EU arrivals – 3.6 million between 2021-24, largely due to post-Brexit policy liberalisations.
70% came for work, study, or as accompanying family. 🧵👇
#ChartOfTheDay
The estimated net migration in 2024 was around 79,000 – the highest since 2007 and the second highest since 1951. At present, the population of Ireland is almost 5.5 million – a record level since the foundation of the Irish State.
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October 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The estimated net migration in 2024 was around 79,000 – the highest since 2007 and the second highest since 1951. At present, the population of Ireland is almost 5.5 million – a record level since the foundation of the Irish State.
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🇺🇸 The US debt-to-GDP ratio was 125% in 2025 and is forecast to reach 143% by 2030.
Debt is rising faster than in other advanced economies, underscoring growing fiscal pressures.
#ChartOfTheDay #IMF
Debt is rising faster than in other advanced economies, underscoring growing fiscal pressures.
#ChartOfTheDay #IMF
October 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🇺🇸 The US debt-to-GDP ratio was 125% in 2025 and is forecast to reach 143% by 2030.
Debt is rising faster than in other advanced economies, underscoring growing fiscal pressures.
#ChartOfTheDay #IMF
Debt is rising faster than in other advanced economies, underscoring growing fiscal pressures.
#ChartOfTheDay #IMF
Since the introduction of the triple lock in 2011, the value of the UK state pension has increased as a percentage of average earnings. The new state pension introduced in 2016 provides a higher rate than the existing basic state pension.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Since the introduction of the triple lock in 2011, the value of the UK state pension has increased as a percentage of average earnings. The new state pension introduced in 2016 provides a higher rate than the existing basic state pension.
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🇨🇳 China is by far the world’s largest producer of rare earth elements, producing over 270,000 tons in 2024.
Rare earths, such as neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, are crucial for producing electric motors, wind turbines, smartphones, and advanced military equipment.
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Rare earths, such as neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, are crucial for producing electric motors, wind turbines, smartphones, and advanced military equipment.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🇨🇳 China is by far the world’s largest producer of rare earth elements, producing over 270,000 tons in 2024.
Rare earths, such as neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, are crucial for producing electric motors, wind turbines, smartphones, and advanced military equipment.
#ChartOfTheDay
Rare earths, such as neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, are crucial for producing electric motors, wind turbines, smartphones, and advanced military equipment.
#ChartOfTheDay
UK borrowing rose to £20.2bn in September — the highest September figure since 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic.
With the November Budget weeks away, the new figures highlight the pressure on public finances.
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With the November Budget weeks away, the new figures highlight the pressure on public finances.
#ChartOfTheDay
October 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
UK borrowing rose to £20.2bn in September — the highest September figure since 2020 and the Covid-19 pandemic.
With the November Budget weeks away, the new figures highlight the pressure on public finances.
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With the November Budget weeks away, the new figures highlight the pressure on public finances.
#ChartOfTheDay
It's #WorldStatisticsDay! 📊
Reliable data underpin good policy — but the UK’s official statistics are in trouble.
The Labour Force Survey (the main source of jobs data) has seen its response rate drop by 54 percentage points since 1998.
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Reliable data underpin good policy — but the UK’s official statistics are in trouble.
The Labour Force Survey (the main source of jobs data) has seen its response rate drop by 54 percentage points since 1998.
#ChartOfTheDay
October 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
It's #WorldStatisticsDay! 📊
Reliable data underpin good policy — but the UK’s official statistics are in trouble.
The Labour Force Survey (the main source of jobs data) has seen its response rate drop by 54 percentage points since 1998.
#ChartOfTheDay
Reliable data underpin good policy — but the UK’s official statistics are in trouble.
The Labour Force Survey (the main source of jobs data) has seen its response rate drop by 54 percentage points since 1998.
#ChartOfTheDay
Chart of the Day. Left hand notes and wave durations & percentages added by me. #CHARTOFTHEDAY
October 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Chart of the Day. Left hand notes and wave durations & percentages added by me. #CHARTOFTHEDAY
UK financial services firms have struggled to maintain their global edge since Brexit.
The UK's revealed comparative advantage (a measure of an item’s export value compared with total exports to other countries) fell sharply post-referendum, although it partially rebounded in 2021.
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The UK's revealed comparative advantage (a measure of an item’s export value compared with total exports to other countries) fell sharply post-referendum, although it partially rebounded in 2021.
#ChartOfTheDay
October 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
UK financial services firms have struggled to maintain their global edge since Brexit.
The UK's revealed comparative advantage (a measure of an item’s export value compared with total exports to other countries) fell sharply post-referendum, although it partially rebounded in 2021.
#ChartOfTheDay
The UK's revealed comparative advantage (a measure of an item’s export value compared with total exports to other countries) fell sharply post-referendum, although it partially rebounded in 2021.
#ChartOfTheDay
🇬🇧 The #IMF predicts that the UK will be the second-fastest-growing G7 economy in 2025, at 1.3%, and slip to third place in 2026.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:35 PM
🇬🇧 The #IMF predicts that the UK will be the second-fastest-growing G7 economy in 2025, at 1.3%, and slip to third place in 2026.
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🇺🇦🇷🇺 Foreign-made parts from Ukraine’s allies are being found in Russian weapons.
🇺🇸 Over 81% are US-made, according to Ukrainian officials.
If sanctions are working, why are Russian weapons still running on Western tech?
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🇺🇸 Over 81% are US-made, according to Ukrainian officials.
If sanctions are working, why are Russian weapons still running on Western tech?
#ChartOfTheDay
October 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
🇺🇦🇷🇺 Foreign-made parts from Ukraine’s allies are being found in Russian weapons.
🇺🇸 Over 81% are US-made, according to Ukrainian officials.
If sanctions are working, why are Russian weapons still running on Western tech?
#ChartOfTheDay
🇺🇸 Over 81% are US-made, according to Ukrainian officials.
If sanctions are working, why are Russian weapons still running on Western tech?
#ChartOfTheDay
🇬🇧 The UK’s financial sector remains one of the largest among G7 economies.
In 2022, it contributed almost 8% of GDP — the second-highest share after the US.
Finance continues to be a major driver of value added and economic growth in the UK.
#ChartOfTheDay #UKEconomy #G7
In 2022, it contributed almost 8% of GDP — the second-highest share after the US.
Finance continues to be a major driver of value added and economic growth in the UK.
#ChartOfTheDay #UKEconomy #G7
October 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🇬🇧 The UK’s financial sector remains one of the largest among G7 economies.
In 2022, it contributed almost 8% of GDP — the second-highest share after the US.
Finance continues to be a major driver of value added and economic growth in the UK.
#ChartOfTheDay #UKEconomy #G7
In 2022, it contributed almost 8% of GDP — the second-highest share after the US.
Finance continues to be a major driver of value added and economic growth in the UK.
#ChartOfTheDay #UKEconomy #G7
🍕It’s #InternationalBeerAndPizzaDay🍺
🇬🇧 On average, people in the UK eat around 12 pizzas a year — but we’ve been ordering fewer takeaway pizzas in the last few years.
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🇬🇧 On average, people in the UK eat around 12 pizzas a year — but we’ve been ordering fewer takeaway pizzas in the last few years.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🍕It’s #InternationalBeerAndPizzaDay🍺
🇬🇧 On average, people in the UK eat around 12 pizzas a year — but we’ve been ordering fewer takeaway pizzas in the last few years.
#ChartOfTheDay
🇬🇧 On average, people in the UK eat around 12 pizzas a year — but we’ve been ordering fewer takeaway pizzas in the last few years.
#ChartOfTheDay
In 2023, Lockheed Martin was the world’s largest arms producer, generating over $60 billion in arms revenue.
The five largest arms companies were all based in the United States, followed by the UK’s BAE Systems.
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The five largest arms companies were all based in the United States, followed by the UK’s BAE Systems.
#ChartOfTheDay
October 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
In 2023, Lockheed Martin was the world’s largest arms producer, generating over $60 billion in arms revenue.
The five largest arms companies were all based in the United States, followed by the UK’s BAE Systems.
#ChartOfTheDay
The five largest arms companies were all based in the United States, followed by the UK’s BAE Systems.
#ChartOfTheDay
The world’s largest arms producers earned over $606 billion in 2023 — almost double their revenue in 2002.
Today's #ChartOfTheDay, based on @sipri.org data, tracks the growth of the global arms industry.
Today's #ChartOfTheDay, based on @sipri.org data, tracks the growth of the global arms industry.
October 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The world’s largest arms producers earned over $606 billion in 2023 — almost double their revenue in 2002.
Today's #ChartOfTheDay, based on @sipri.org data, tracks the growth of the global arms industry.
Today's #ChartOfTheDay, based on @sipri.org data, tracks the growth of the global arms industry.
🌎⚡️ Renewables overtook coal as the world’s leading source of electricity in the first half of 2025, according to new data from @ember-energy.org.
Coal – still a major driver of global warming – was the largest single source of power in 2024, generating 10,538 TWh.
#ChartOfTheDay #Renewables
Coal – still a major driver of global warming – was the largest single source of power in 2024, generating 10,538 TWh.
#ChartOfTheDay #Renewables
October 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🌎⚡️ Renewables overtook coal as the world’s leading source of electricity in the first half of 2025, according to new data from @ember-energy.org.
Coal – still a major driver of global warming – was the largest single source of power in 2024, generating 10,538 TWh.
#ChartOfTheDay #Renewables
Coal – still a major driver of global warming – was the largest single source of power in 2024, generating 10,538 TWh.
#ChartOfTheDay #Renewables
Russia 🇷🇺 & the USA 🇺🇸 still dominate the world’s nuclear arsenal — but less than they used to.
In 2000, China 🇨🇳 held less than 1% of global warheads. Now, its share has climbed to over 5% (500 warheads).
#ChartOfTheDay #NuclearWeapons #China
In 2000, China 🇨🇳 held less than 1% of global warheads. Now, its share has climbed to over 5% (500 warheads).
#ChartOfTheDay #NuclearWeapons #China
October 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Russia 🇷🇺 & the USA 🇺🇸 still dominate the world’s nuclear arsenal — but less than they used to.
In 2000, China 🇨🇳 held less than 1% of global warheads. Now, its share has climbed to over 5% (500 warheads).
#ChartOfTheDay #NuclearWeapons #China
In 2000, China 🇨🇳 held less than 1% of global warheads. Now, its share has climbed to over 5% (500 warheads).
#ChartOfTheDay #NuclearWeapons #China