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Did You Know?
Fourteen nations and Europe account for about 80 percent of world greenhouse gas emissions. See four ways to look at global carbon footprints.
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What Is the Great Energy Challenge?
The Great Energy Challenge is a National Geographic initiative to help you understand our current energy situation. Explore the GEC to figure out and trim your carbon footprint.
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Global Greenhouse Gas Footprints
See how the world's biggest economies stack up on emissions with an interactive map.
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Interactive Map: The Changing Arctic
See the shrinking sea ice, increased shipping, and energy exploration sites that are part of an evolving picture of the Arctic.
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Global Fossil-Fuel Subsidies Map
See which countries pay the most for tax breaks and other mechanisms that keep fossil-fuel prices down.
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Light Bulb Savings Calculator
How much could you save yourself, and the world, by switching to more efficient bulbs? Use this tool to find out.
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The Global Electricity Mix
An interactive view of how regions and countries around the world generate their power.
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Great Energy Challenge Grantees
Learn more about the energy-saving projects being funded as part of National Geographic's Great Energy Challenge program.
Biofuels at a Crossroads
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Are They Worth the Investment?
Learn more and join in the discussion on the future of alternative fuels.
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The Big Energy Question
Arctic development is ramping up: What do we urgently need to know?
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The Arctic: The Science of Change
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The Arctic in Three Words
See video on Vimeo: Experts at our live event in London share their perspectives.
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Earth's 'Beating Heart'
Experts comment on the driving force of the Arctic at our recent London event.
Special Report: Shale Gas Rush
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A Dream Dashed by the Rush on Gas
The shale gas industry maintains that it protects drinking water and land. But mistrust has been sown in rural communities.
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New Jobs Through Energy
The industry promises jobs to a state badly in need of an economic boost, but the work so far isn't where you might expect it to be.
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Mapping a Gas Boom
Track the growing mark that energy companies have etched on Pennsylvania since first producing natural gas from shale.