Data Visualizations
WRI produces a variety of data visualizations to effectively communicate our research and analysis. Browse and download our full list of available infographics and visualizations.
Infographic: U.S. Businesses Need More Renewable Energy from the Grid
This infographic is based on research included in Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers' Principles: Increasing Access to Renewable Energy.
Infographic: Protecting Water Security, Promoting Energy Security
Learn how securing water and shale gas could strengthen energy security while cutting emissions.
Infographic: Choose Your Future: 4 Possible Emissions Pathways
This infographic, based on IPCC data, depicts the likely consequences of various emissions pathways ranging from a low-carbon future to a fossil fuel-intensive one.
Infographic: Securing Rights, Combating Climate Change
Learn more about securing community forest rights to combat climate change.
Top 10 Emitting U.S. States - Power Sector GHG Emissions Reductions from 2005-2011
For the top 10 US state emitters, shown in this graph, the results are varied.
2010 Power Plant Capacity by Initial Year of Operation
This CAIT 2.0 project graph reveals 2010 data of power plant capacity by initial year of operation.
Top 10 U.S. State Power Sector Emitters: Change in GHG Emissions from 2005-2011
Cutting power sector emissions is not new at the state level. According to the 2011 U.S. data available through CAIT 2.0, 42 states reduced their emissions relative to 2005, the baseline used in the U.S. GHG reduction pledge.
U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector, 2011
The power sector comprises the largest share of U.S. GHG emissions, contributing nearly one-third of all emissions from all sectors.
40 Years of U.S. Power Sector Carbon Dioxide Emissions
The CAIT 2.0 U.S. data, together with data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), show the historic trend of power sector CO2 emissions. Between 1973 and 2005, U.S.
Percentage of Power Sector GHG Emissions by U.S. State
The emissions landscape within states can be diverse. This graph shows the percentage of state GHG emissions that come from the power sector (in blue).