Jobs & Unemployment
25 states added jobs in June, the biggest monthly increase since Aug. 2020
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The recent heatwave hit some of the least air-conditioned cities in the country.
Environment
Recycling efforts in the US gained popularity in the 1970s. Data shows the rate of recycling has flattened in recent years.
On average, air quality has improved in the United States in the past several decades. Still, 82 million Americans lived in counties with pollution levels above the national standards in 2019.
A look at the National Park System: Attendance dropped across the system, but some parks had an increase in visitors.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) responded to a near-record number of disasters last year, including the coronavirus.
US coal usage has declined since 2007. Coal production and employment are also falling.
World Happiness Day is March 20. After more than a year of grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated economic impact, there’s still plenty to be happy about. In honor of World Happiness Day, here’s some good news and uplifting data after a tough 2020.
Environment
This week: Numbers to know as the nature of the pandemic shifts. Plus, home construction is down 55% from 2006. Find out the regions with the most building permits below. And, are you on TikTok? Now you can follow USAFacts!
Environment
The data to measure the pandemic, the environment, and American politics.
With 12 days left until Election Day, the candidates discussed topics including the coronavirus, American families, race in America, and climate change. Here’s a roundup of data on these four debate issues.
