The number of international migrants, and migrants as a percentage of world population, have increased from 1970 to 2020
Data in 10-year increments from 1970 to 2020.
There were more climate-related disasters between 2000-2019 than there were between 1980-1999
The number of droughts, extreme temperatures, major storms, and floods have increased.
Shrinking biodiversity - global wildlife has declined 69 percent since 1970.
Since 1970, global wildlife has declined 69%. This includes drops in mammal, bird, fish, reptile, and amphibian...
Graph shows a higher percentage of people in the least developed countries have access to safe water and sanitation in 2022 than had access in 2000
Percentage of people in LDCs with access to safe drinking water and sanitation in 2000, 2010, and...
Pie chart of the levels of water stress people are experiencing globally
Percentage of people living with various levels of water stress.
Increase in the global use of renewable energy from 1990 to 2021, and projected use in 2027
The percentage of global energy use from renewable sources has increased since 1990.
Graph compares 2000 data and 2020 data on maternal mortality and child mortality in least developed countries
Compares 2000 and 2020 statistics on maternal and child mortality in LDCs.

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Helen de la Maza, Environmental Educator, Irvine, CA