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Environment / 4 days ago
Europe’s most dangerous cities in 2025: How Bradford, Marseille and other hubs rank on crime
Europe is often lauded for its safety and quality of life, yet not every urban centre offers the same sense of security. A map created by Maven Mapping in partnership with The World in Maps highlights the European cities with the highest crime index in 2025. The map, based on data from the statistics portal Numbeo, names Bradford in the UK as Europe’s most dangerous city, with other British and French cities dominating the top‑ten list.
Environment / 1 week ago
Owning a Kangaroo in the US: Where it’s legal and where it’s not
Thinking of keeping a kangaroo as a pet? In the United States, it largely depends on where you live. A new map shows that in most states, owning a kangaroo is illegal, although a handful allow it either with or without special permits. According to The World in Maps and state wildlife regulations, only a few states permit the ownership of kangaroos without a permit. These include Wisconsin, West Virginia, and South Carolina. In these states, exotic animal restrictions are looser, though owners must still comply with animal welfare laws.
Environment / 2 weeks ago
Why a handful of islands have the world’s cleanest air
The air quality ranking isn’t led by vast industrial economies but by tiny island territories with clean skies and windswept coastlines. The IQAir 2024 World Air Quality Report reveals that the Bahamas, Bermuda and French Polynesia recorded average fine‑particulate (PM₂.₅) concentrations of 2.3–2.6 µg/m³, well below the World Health Organisation’s guideline of 5.0 µg/m³.
Environment / 3 weeks ago
A look at the countries embracing meat‑free diets
The popularity of plant‑based eating varies widely around the world, and new data show just how unevenly it is distributed. A ranking by World Population Review (WPR) lists the nations with the largest proportion of vegetarians in 2025, revealing that India far outstrips any other country when it comes to meat‑free diets.
Environment / 3 weeks ago
Which countries report the highest bullying rates among 15‑year‑olds?
Being bullied is one of the strongest predictors of life satisfaction and is linked to depression, anxiety and even suicidal thoughts. Drawing on data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) surveys, UNICEF notes that while frequent bullying has declined in most high‑income countries since 2018, it remains a serious threat to adolescent mental health.
Environment / 3 weeks ago
Gaza has lost hundreds of thousands to Israeli conflict since October 2023
Latest figures released by the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza and cited by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) show that between October 7, 2023 and July 16, 2025, at least 58,573 Palestinians have been killed and 139,607 injured. The war has displaced about 1.9 million people, roughly 90% of Gaza’s population and forced families to move repeatedly as Israeli forces issue evacuation orders.
