In the midst of researching for a paper a few years ago, I
happened upon this awesome website: http://data.worldbank.org
Let me just say, the World Bank is certainly not infallible,
but they sure do a fantastic job organizing data. The comparative graphs are my
favorite. From time to time I revisit this site to play with the graphs. They
provide a striking visual reminder of how unequal the world is. Below you can
browse graphs comparing the CO2 emissions, GDP, and prevalence of HIV in people
15-49 years old in Kenya and the United States.
I encourage GlobeMedders et al. to peruse the maps, tables,
and graphs that represent the world we live in, and think about their place in
it. How do your consumption habits fuel environmental degradation globally?
What structures are in place that you benefit from without doing a thing? Are
those benefits your rights? Why doesn’t everyone in the world enjoy them? We
must constantly be asking ourselves these questions as we engage in
international partnerships.
Victoria
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