Information graphics (infographics) are visual representations of information and data. They allow people to present complex data easily and clearly. Below are 7 infographics that highlight various environmental topics. Click on each one to view the large version.

This infographic from the World Resources Institute shows where the global greenhouse gas emissions come from. This chart makes it easy to see how each sector affects the amount of emissions.

This infographic is from New Scientist and highlights how long various resources will last at current consumption rates. One interesting thing to note is that the world’s natural resources would not last as long if the world consumed them at half the rate of US consumption compared to current consumption rates.

This infographic has some neat information about how wind power works and how much is produced around the world. The amount of wind energy produced is steadily increasing every year.

This infographic by GOOD Magazine shows how much energy and money we waste through “vampire” energy every year. Clearly TVs, computers, and game consoles consume the most energy.

This infographic represents the impact that bottled water has on the environment. Did you know it takes 3x the amount of water to produce one bottle as it does to fill it?

This infographic from eLocalUSA shows the importance of buying local products.

This infographic illustrates the impact that hybrid vehicles could have on gasoline consumption and financial savings. The amount of savings from using less gas helps make the additional cost of a hybrid vehicle a reasonable investment.