From Shannon…

Peter Russell has created what he calls a World Clock. Using statistical averages, it keeps track, to the second, of world population, barrels of oil pumped, the earth’s temperature (it leans toward the theory of global warming), cars - and bicycles - produced, internet users and access points, and more. Select either year, month, week, day or “now” and the clock shows running totals for that period.

Russell acknowledges that the actual numbers cannot be precise, but says the rates of change are what’s most interesting. Take a look; it’s fascinating!