Lou Robinson - Editor, CNN Digital Data & Graphics
Lou Robinson
Editor, CNN Digital Data & Graphics
Lou Robinson is a data and graphics editor on CNN Digital’s Data and Graphics team. Working on subjects ranging from climate to breaking news, Lou uses maps and data to tell important stories.
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How the catastrophic Texas flooding unfolded, in maps and charts
Jul 9, 2025
The search for missing bodies is ongoing along Texas’ Guadalupe River after catastrophic flooding killed more than 100 people following a torrential downpour Friday.
Visualizing US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran and retaliation in maps
Jun 24, 2025
CNN is tracking where the attacks are happening and which Iranian nuclear facilities have been targeted.
Israel has pushed the US to use its ‘bunker buster’ bomb on Iran. Here’s what the weapon can do
Jun 18, 2025
As President Donald Trump is warming to the idea of using US military assets to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, officials and experts have suggested the US’ 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bomb is the only weapon capable of destroying the Fordow Fuel Enrichment plant, a facility thought to be to key Tehran’s nuclear program, which is carved into a mountain and extends deep underground.
Israel’s air defense systems, explained and visualized
Jun 15, 2025
Israel relies on an extensive air defense system, which includes on the Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Arrow System, system to protect its citizens.
Everything you need to know about Iran’s nuclear program
Jun 13, 2025
After decades of threats, Israel launched an audacious attack on Iran, targeting its nuclear sites, scientists and military leaders. Here’s what to know about its controversial nuclear program.
New footage reveals the impact of Ukraine’s audacious drone attack on Russian air bases
Jun 4, 2025
Ukraine’s drone attack against Russian airfields was audacious and daring. But most of all, it was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed.
Israel’s plan to ‘conquer’ Gaza is leaving Palestinians with little place to go: 5 maps show how
May 31, 2025
Israel’s military operation in Gaza is cramming civilians into severely deprived areas, these five maps show how uninhabitable the region has become.
Timeline: All the twists and turns in the US-China trade war
May 16, 2025
The trade war between China and the United States seems to have somewhat simmered, after weeks of massive tit-for-tats on tariffs between the world’s two biggest economies.
Tracking Trump’s picks for his Cabinet and administration
May 8, 2025
President Donald Trump moved swiftly to announce his selections for his next Cabinet and key administration posts in the days and weeks following the election. Now that Trump has been sworn in, it’s the Senate’s job to consider his nominations.
Conclave: A visual guide to the secretive process of choosing a new pope
May 6, 2025
The process of picking a new pope is filled with ancient rituals like a secret ballot and locked doors. See a visual guide to conclave.
Is Europe ready to defend itself? Four key charts that tell the story
May 5, 2025
The Trump administration has sent an unmistakable message to Europe: You’re on your own. But armies in Western Europe need a serious influx of funds and expertise.
Elon Musk’s ethical minefield, mapped
May 3, 2025
Elon Musk sits at the center of a galaxy of companies and pursuits, all of which he appears to be maintaining while also taking point on President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal government.
Who is closest to Trump? A visual guide to proximity to power in the White House
Apr 6, 2025
The offices in the West Wing have always been prime real estate for the most influential people in the White House. That proximity to power is perhaps even more significant in Trump’s second term.
Understanding the scope of Trump’s tariffs so far, in 4 charts
Apr 2, 2025
President Donald Trump has promised to unleash a wave of dollar-for-dollar reciprocal tariffs on nations that he feels are treating the United States unfairly in terms of trade, either through higher tariffs or non-tariff trade barriers.
Visualizing how Ukraine has changed in the 3 years since Russia’s full-scale invasion
Mar 3, 2025
Here’s where things stand in Ukraine, in four graphics.
Somali pirates have used the Red Sea Crisis and war in Gaza to stage a return
Feb 24, 2025
For weeks, an unpleasant dream haunted Md Atik Ullah Khan. In his sleep, he heard machine guns and saw himself stuck in a fierce fight between a group of pirates and navy commandos. He woke up sweating.
We analyzed nearly 600 Hallmark cards. Here’s what we learned
Feb 13, 2025
Valentine’s Day means flowers, chocolate and picking out the perfect card to express your affection. We analyzed nearly 600 cards to spot trends about modern love.
Visualizing the Los Angeles wildfires in maps and charts
Feb 11, 2025
A series of life-threatening fires have destroyed homes and taken lives across Los Angeles County and surrounding areas in the past month. CNN tracked the fires — now contained — in maps and charts.
A visual timeline of the collision between a passenger plane and a Black Hawk helicopter in DC
Jan 31, 2025
Through maps, videos, photos and radio transmissions, CNN is piecing together what occurred during the deadly, midair collision.
Gaza is a nightmare after 15 months of war. A visual guide to life on the ground now
Jan 22, 2025
As the long-awaited ceasefire comes into effect, here’s a look – in 6 graphics – at what Gaza is like after 15 months of war.
About
Lou Robinson is a data and graphics editor on CNN Digital’s Data and Graphics team. Working on subjects ranging from climate to breaking news, Lou uses maps and data to tell important stories.
Before joining CNN in 2023, he worked for the UK government, where he produced data visualizations for strategic reports on everything from COVID-19 to Ukraine.
Lou is originally from Teesside in North East England, and is currently based in London. After studying Graphic Design at Falmouth University, he worked in a variety of roles from fashion to financial market reporting.
