Visual Capitalist

Visualized: Which Countries Capture the Most Carbon?In 2023, most carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) capacity came from only two countries, which captured 33 million metric tons combined. However, according to the IEA, we must remove one billion metric...

Ranked: America’s Cheapest Sources of Electricity in 2024  In the evolving global energy landscape, renewable sources are becoming increasingly cost effective. Even without subsidies, renewables are often the cheapest option available. This chart, created in...

Visualized: Emission Reduction Targets by Country in 2024Since 2021, another 40 countries have established climate goals for 2030. However, the path to net zero remains uneven. With average national warming already 1.81°C above pre-industrial levels, the...

Visualized: The Price of Carbon Around the World  Only 1% of global emissions are priced high enough to meet the Paris Agreement’s temperature target in 2024. This chart, created in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, shows carbon prices...

Visualized: Renewable Energy Capacity Through Time (2000–2023)  Global renewable energy capacity has grown by 415% since 2000, or a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. However, many large and wealthy regions, including the United States and Europe,...