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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 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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Arctic Activity: What Do We Need to Know Now?
As shipping and energy activity increase in the region, what do we urgently need to learn more about? Vote and comment on the list.
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.