The global pulse.

Where this atlas documents environmental issues, by category and severity. The Pulse shows the presence and density of documented issues — it reflects what TerraLens covers, not a measurement of global prevalence.

Category

Minimum severity

Issues shown: 5
Places: 5

Energy: Energy systems, fuel use, emissions intensity and the transition to low-carbon supply.

Severity distribution · Energy

Low1
Moderate2
High2
Critical0

Documented issues by category

Places · most severe first

RotterdamSeverity: High
- Port decarbonisation in Rotterdam
Niger DeltaSeverity: High
- Gas flaring in the Niger Delta
DubaiSeverity: Moderate
- Cooling demand and the energy transition in Dubai
BerlinSeverity: Moderate
- Decarbonising heat in Berlin
CopenhagenSeverity: Low
- Decarbonising Copenhagen

Severity is descriptive editorial metadata summarising documented effects. It is not a measured index or a score.