Air pollution: does it get worse before it gets better?
Air pollution tends to get worse as incomes rise, then it turns and pollution levels decline.
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Homelessness and poverty in rich countries
How common is homelessness in rich countries, and how does it relate to poverty?
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The short history of global living conditions and why it matters that we know it
Very few think the world is making progress. In this article, we look at the history of global living conditions and show that the world has made immense progress in important aspects.
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How to embed Our World in Data visualizations in your article
Learn how to use any of the interactive visualizations from Our World in Data in your articles.
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What men and women want in marriage
Over the last 70 years, some characteristics surged in importance, while others became less crucial.
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Reduction of cases and deaths of vaccine-preventable diseases in the US
Vaccines dramatically cut the rates of vaccine-preventable diseases in the US