Economist Interactive Map Fun for ALL!

The Economist has an fascinating interactive chart comparing the economies (GDP) of US States with world nations AND the populations of both as well.  Michigan, despite it's woeful economic situation lo these many years, rivals Taiwan!  Michigan's nearest population "cousin" is CHAD!  Just saying

  View/play HERE.

Fun with emissions.

Visit this keen map and roll over the keys for the different renderings of clustered emission data.

"Emissions Map from the Global Climate Change Lobby"

Of particular interest: Check out how small Canada's overall emissions are, and then switch to per capita! China's overall emissions are the highest – scary until you switch again to per capita and see how insanely much EACH AMERICAN must be using. Now check out BRAZIL under each scenario! Unplug! Well, share this post and then unplug and then go for a bike ride :)