Tag: population

Why is Maricopa County the Fastest Growing County in the Us

When considering what may be the fastest-growing county in the U.S., people’s thoughts often go to counties in California’s larger cities (Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are often mentioned), Illinois (Cook County with Chicago, or one of the surrounding suburbs), and New York (New York City and the surrounding counties). Some consideration may […]

How much electricity does Earth use?

With the culture of consumerism becoming more and more entrenched in everyday life, global electricity consumption is growing at unprecedented rates. In fact, it has reached an all-time high every single year since 1974, with the exception of 2008 and 2009, which was the period of OECD countries’ economic crisis. While renewable energy production is […]