mapping The World’s Longest Prison Sentences, Mapped June 12, 2023 / September 20, 2024 by Adam DuVander You’ve likely committed a crime. From jaywalking to failure to pay traffic tickets, petty crimes are more common than we think. These usually just result in a fine—unlike those on the opposite end of the spectrum. The most violent criminals have committed multiple heinous acts. So how does their punishment differ from the rest? Of […] Read more »
mapping Marine Protected Areas, Mapped May 31, 2023 / September 20, 2024 by Adam DuVander Over 70% of our planet is covered by the ocean. The ecosystems living under the sea are immensely important for those of us above water, as they can help reduce the impacts of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. In order to protect the most important ecosystems, they’re classified as marine protected areas (MPAs), which […] Read more »
mapping Do Personal and Public Debt Go Hand in Hand? A Map of 84 Countries by Their Debt May 22, 2023 / May 22, 2023 by Adam DuVander Financial success can be measured in many ways. Net worth, emergency funds, and debt are all taken into account. Anyone or anything can owe money, which is why there are different types of debts—from personal to those incurred by an organization or government. In this post, we’ll highlight the highest average household debt (Switzerland) and […] Read more »