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What is foreign aid? How “Official Development Assistance” is measured

Published: April 14, 2025 07:09

Foreign aid measurement is complicated — what exactly counts as Official Development Assistance, what doesn’t, and how much is actually spent abroad?

Air pollution kills millions every year â€” where does it come from?

Published: March 31, 2025 03:00

A breakdown of the sources of many air pollutants that damage our health and ecosystems.

How much foreign aid is spent domestically rather than overseas?

Published: March 24, 2025 04:00

In many countries, a significant share of aid is spent domestically on hosting refugees, offering student scholarships, and administrative costs.

For many of us, it doesn’t cost much to improve someone’s life, and we can do much more of it

Published: March 10, 2025 10:22

Most countries spend less than 1% of their national income on foreign aid; even small increases could make a big difference.

“Cool” years are now hotter than the “warm” years of the past: tracking global temperatures through El Niño and La Niña

Published: March 3, 2025 04:00

The world is warming despite natural fluctuations from the El Niño cycle.

The baby boom in seven charts

Published: February 24, 2025 09:07

The baby boom reshaped family life and drove population growth in many countries. In this article, we explore the key patterns in seven charts.