Willem Roper
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Car buyers prioritize fuel efficiency over safety and low price in new survey
66% of prospective car buyers have said fuel efficiency is particularly important to them, according to a Statista survey, followed by safety and price. → Read More
Infographic: SPAC Boom in the U.S.
This chart shows the number of SPAC IPOs in the U.S. between 2009-2021. → Read More
Number of winds farms expected to increase dramatically over next 2 years
Data from leaders in renewable energy shows how offshore wind farm installations are already ramping up globally and are predicted to continue their rapid growth. → Read More
Infographic: Brady Brought His Magic to Tampa
This chart shows the number of Super Bowl appearances and wins for each NFL quarterback. → Read More
This chart shows how global temperatures have risen since 1950
Global warming and climate change has led to 2020 and 2016 being around 1.2 degrees Celsius hotter than the average temperature during the 19th century. → Read More
COVID-19 is pushing Americans out of cities and into the country
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many in the US to want to swap city living for a rural life, according to a new survey. Remote working could make the dream a reality. → Read More
Productivity in the US is soaring, but wages aren't keeping up
A study by the Economic Policy Institute has found that the growth in compensation is lagging far behind productivity of the American employee. → Read More
Offshore wind energy to rise to 61 gigawatts by 2025
According to Bloomberg, competition among offshore wind companies is rising as governments look to transition from fossil fuels and decarbonize energy. → Read More
Infographic: Data Increases By Device
The average daily data usage for streaming devices and gaming consoles rose by nearly 50 percent over the last year during the months between January-May. → Read More
How U.S. adults are changing their feelings about climate change
Yale survey data shows 28% of respondents in 2020 said they felt alarmed about climate change, an increase from 2017. People are also becoming less doubtful. → Read More
Coronavirus will lead to a drop in American population growth
According to the latest estimates by the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, U.S. population will be 374 million by 2046, 10 million less than 2018's prediction. → Read More
This is how many U.S. workers feel unsafe in the workplace
Workers are reporting feeling unsatisfied with their physical safety at work in the United States, according to data from the Gallup Poll Social Series. → Read More
Who has been most affected by COVID-19?
Americans aged 16-24 hit an astounding peak unemployment percent change of -30 from December to April. → Read More
Infographic: Low-Cost Airlines Set To Reshape The Airline Industry
Low-cost airlines now hold a 43% market share in terms of available seats, with room to grow, against the 33% they held in mid-March. → Read More
This chart shows the impact of COVID-19 on global remittances
The projected decline in remittances back to migrants’ home countries is much larger than what was felt globally during the Great Recession in 2009. → Read More