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The Geography of Beer

The U.S. was placed 15th globally in per capita consumption, while total consumption was 2nd just to China. TheU.S. is producing approximately 200 million barrels (31.8 billion liters) of beer every year and consuming roughly 28 U.S. gallons (110 liters) of beer per capita yearly. Beer in the U.S. is produced by more than 7 thousand breweries, ranging from industry giants to brewpubs.

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Meat Consumption Mapped

From American steakhouses to Indian vegetarian traditions, meat consumption tells a story about each nation’s culture, economy, and values. These world maps uncover surprising patterns in how different societies approach meat-eating, and what it means for our planet.

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Global Hunger Index

Approximately697 million people ( 9% of the global population ) are severely food insecure, while 1/4 people globally (1.9 billion) are moderately or severely food insecure. The Global Hunger Index is the primary hunger indicator used by the European Non-governmental organization of Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe to measure hunger worldwide and by region and country.

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