Data Platforms

6 items in this subcategory

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Our World in Data: Energy
Free, open-source data on energy, emissions, and environmental progress. Interactive charts. Creative Commons.
Dataset/Platform Free
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Visualizing Energy
Free interactive data visualizations on energy, climate, health, and well-being. Embeddable.
Platform Free
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Ember Electricity Data Explorer
Real-time electricity data for 223 countries. Free API access. Monthly updates.
Dataset/Platform Free
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Global Carbon Atlas
Interactive platform from the Global Carbon Project visualizing anthropogenic emissions, natural carbon sinks and carbon fluxes. Map-based tools with outreach, emissions and research modes for different audiences. Answers "where is carbon going?"
Platform Free
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NOAA Greenhouse Gas Graphing Tool
Interactive visualizer for CO2, CH4, N2O, ozone and CFCs from 200+ sampling sites worldwide. Compare time series between locations and download data. The raw atmospheric record, straight from the instruments.
Platform Free
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Climate Action Tracker
Country profiles rating national climate action from "critically insufficient" to "1.5C compatible." Tracks ~40 countries covering ~85% of global emissions with detail on policies, NDCs, net-zero targets and assumptions. The clearest answer to "is this country on track?"
Platform Free
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Frequently Asked Questions

What data platforms are in the Essential Green Reading kit?

The kit features platforms like Our World in Data (Energy), Climate Action Tracker, Global Carbon Atlas, Ember Electricity Data Explorer, and NOAA's Greenhouse Gas Graphing Tool. Each provides open-access data on energy, emissions, or climate trends.

Are these data platforms free to use?

All data platforms in this kit are free and open-access. They are maintained by research institutions, international agencies, and nonprofits committed to transparent climate and energy data.

Why are data platforms important for understanding the green transition?

Raw data cuts through narrative. These platforms let you verify claims about renewable energy growth, emissions trajectories, and electricity grid composition directly from primary sources.

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