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Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
CO2 Emissions per 1000: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production is the sum of three IEA categories of CO2 emissions: (1) Main Activity Producer Electricity and Heat which contains the sum of emissions from main activity producer electricity generation, combined heat and power generation and heat plants. Main activity producers (formerly known as public utilities) are defined as those undertakings whose primary activity is to supply the public. They may be publicly or privately owned. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 1 a. For the CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (summary) file, emissions from own on-site use of fuel in power plants (EPOWERPLT) are also included. (2) Unallocated Autoproducers which contains the emissions from the generation of electricity and/or heat by autoproducers. Autoproducers are defined as undertakings that generate electricity and/or heat, wholly or partly for their own use as an activity which supports their primary activity. They may be privately or publicly owned. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, these emissions would normally be distributed between industry, transport and "other" sectors. (3) Other Energy Industries contains emissions from fuel combusted in petroleum refineries, for the manufacture of solid fuels, coal mining, oil and gas extraction and other energy-producing industries. This corresponds to the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 1 b and 1 A 1 c. According to the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, emissions from coke inputs to blast furnaces can either be counted here or in the Industrial Processes source/sink category. Within detailed sectoral calculations, certain non-energy processes can be distinguished. In the reduction of iron in a blast furnace through the combustion of coke, the primary purpose of the coke oxidation is to produce pig iron and the emissions can be considered as an industrial process. Care must be taken not to double count these emissions in both Energy and Industrial Processes. In the IEA estimations, these emissions have been included in this category.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons per million: CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production is the sum of three IEA categories of CO2 emissions: (1) Main Activity Producer Electricity and Heat which contains the sum of emissions from main activity producer electricity generation, combined heat and power generation and heat plants. Main activity producers (formerly known as public utilities) are defined as those undertakings whose primary activity is to supply the public. They may be publicly or privately owned. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 1 a. For the CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (summary) file, emissions from own on-site use of fuel in power plants (EPOWERPLT) are also included. (2) Unallocated Autoproducers which contains the emissions from the generation of electricity and/or heat by autoproducers. Autoproducers are defined as undertakings that generate electricity and/or heat, wholly or partly for their own use as an activity which supports their primary activity. They may be privately or publicly owned. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, these emissions would normally be distributed between industry, transport and "other" sectors. (3) Other Energy Industries contains emissions from fuel combusted in petroleum refineries, for the manufacture of solid fuels, coal mining, oil and gas extraction and other energy-producing industries. This corresponds to the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 1 b and 1 A 1 c. According to the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, emissions from coke inputs to blast furnaces can either be counted here or in the Industrial Processes source/sink category. Within detailed sectoral calculations, certain non-energy processes can be distinguished. In the reduction of iron in a blast furnace through the combustion of coke, the primary purpose of the coke oxidation is to produce pig iron and the emissions can be considered as an industrial process. Care must be taken not to double count these emissions in both Energy and Industrial Processes. In the IEA estimations, these emissions have been included in this category. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
Ecological footprint: Ecological footprint per capita
Units: Hectares per Person
Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Pollution perceptions > Air quality: Air quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Pollution perceptions > Water pollution: Water Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day: Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
Waste > Local garbage collected: Municipal waste collected.
Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution: Noise and Light Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How concerned are you with noise pollution and light during the night in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Endangered species > Mammal species > Number: Mammal species are mammals excluding whales and porpoises. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened: Mammal species, threatened. Mammal species are mammals excluding whales and porpoises. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water quality: Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
CO2 emissions > Kt: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
Pollution perceptions > Pollution index: Pollution Index is an estimation of the overall pollution in the city. The biggest weight is given to air pollution, than to water pollution/accessibility, two main pollution factors. Small weight is given to other pollution types.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, total.
National parks > Number of parks: Number of parks.
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Emissions > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita: CO2 emissions (metric tons per capita). Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened: Bird species, threatened. Birds are listed for countries included within their breeding or wintering ranges. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Endangered species > Bird species: Birds are listed for countries included within their breeding or wintering ranges. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ per capita: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Total renewable water resources per million: . Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Waste > Local garbage collected per thousand people: Municipal waste collected. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened: Fish species, threatened. Fish species are based on Froese, R. and Pauly, D. (eds). 2008. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt: CO2 emissions (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Endangered species > Fish species > Number: Fish species are based on Froese, R. and Pauly, D. (eds). 2008. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day: Organic water pollutant (BOD) emissions (kg per day). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Pollution perceptions > Waste management dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction with Garbage Disposal. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with a garbage disposal in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Pollution > Climate change > Agrees climate change is caused by human activity: Percentage of population who responded yes when asked if they believed global warming was a result of human activities. In this survey, global warming refers to the current rise in earth's temperature and not climate change as a whole.
Water > Percent of water resources used: Proportion of total water resources used, percentage.
Endangered species > Higher plant species > Number: Higher plants are native vascular plant species. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known."
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Forest area > Sq. km: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not.
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP: CO2 emissions (kg per 2000 US$ of GDP). Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, total.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kt: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
Pollution perceptions > Clean, tidy cities: Clean and Tidy. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Do you find city clean and tidy?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, rural.
Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened: Plant species (higher), threatened. Higher plants are native vascular plant species. Threatened species are the number of species classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known.
Threatened species: Number of Threatened Species (1990-99)
Adjusted net national income > Current US$ per capita: Adjusted net national income (current US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Waste > Population served by local garbage collection: Total population served by municipal waste collection.
Biodiversity > Number: GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential)."
Adjusted net national income > Current US$: Adjusted net national income (current US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
Pollution > Climate change > Climate change awareness: Percentage of each country's population who claimed knowing "something" or a "great deal" about climate change when asked: "How much do you know about global warming or climate change?"
Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution: Comfortable to Spend Time in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you feeling comfortable to spend time in the city because of the pollution?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Protected area: Environmentally protected area (1997)
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum: GEF benefits index for biodiversity (0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum). GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential).
Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities: Dirty and Untidy. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Do you find city clean and tidy?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
Pollution perceptions > Free of noise and light pollution: Quiet and No Problem with Night Lights. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How concerned are you with noise pollution and light during the night in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources > Total > Billion cubic meters: Renewable internal freshwater resources flows refer to internal renewable resources (internal river flows and groundwater from rainfall) in the country.
Emissions > Methane emissions > Kt of CO2 equivalent: Methane emissions are those stemming from human activities such as agriculture and from industrial methane production.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry per capita: Water supplied annually, where losses during transportation have been subtracted. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters: Renewable internal freshwater resources flows refer to internal renewable resources (internal river flows and groundwater from rainfall) in the country. Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita are calculated using the World Bank's population estimates.
Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: PM10, country level (micrograms per cubic meter). Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a country's technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number: Terrestrial protected areas are those officially documented by national authorities.
CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring.
Proportion of land and marine area under protection: Terrestrial and marine areas protected to total territorial area, percentage.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from other sectors, less residential buildings and commercial and public services, contains the emissions from commercial/institutional activities, residential, agriculture/forestry, fishing and other emissions not specified elsewhere that are included in the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 4 and 1 A 5. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, the category also includes emissions from autoproducers in the commercial/residential/agricultural sectors that generate electricity and/or heat. The IEA data are not collected in a way that allows the energy consumption to be split by specific end-use and therefore, autoproducers are shown as a separate item (Unallocated Autoproducers).
Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution: Dissatisfaction to Spend Time in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you feeling comfortable to spend time in the city because of the pollution?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million: GEF benefits index for biodiversity (0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum). GEF benefits index for biodiversity is a composite index of relative biodiversity potential for each country based on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential). Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Water > Population connected to wastewater treatment: Population connected to wastewater treatment.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, urban.
Sea > Blue Flag beaches per million people: Number of beaches or marinas with blue flag designation, indicating high environmental and quality standards. Blue flag status is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) based on criteria such as water quality, safety, environmental education and information, the provision of services and environmental management. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction: Garbage Disposal Satisfaction. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with a garbage disposal in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Pollution > Climate change > Perceived as threat: Percentage of country's population that perceives climate change as a threat. Results are from a 2008 Gallop Poll.
Emissions > Nitrous oxide emissions > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent: Nitrous oxide emissions are emissions from agricultural biomass burning, industrial activities, and livestock management."
Forest area > Sq. km per 1000: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Threatened species > Mammal: Number of threatened mammal species (1997)
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households per capita: Water supplied annually to households, where losses during transportation have been subtracted. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services contains all emissions from fuel combustion in households. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 4 b. Commercial and public services includes emissions from all activities of ISIC Divisions 41, 50-52, 55, 63-67, 70-75, 80, 85, 90-93 and 99.
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker: Organic water pollutant (BOD) emissions (kg per day per worker). Emissions per worker are total emissions of organic water pollutants divided by the number of industrial workers. Organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > Billion cubic meters: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture and industry are total withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production and for direct industrial use (including withdrawals for cooling thermoelectric plants). Withdrawals for domestic uses include drinking water, municipal use or supply, and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
Sea > Blue Flag beaches: Number of beaches or marinas with blue flag designation, indicating high environmental and quality standards. Blue flag status is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) based on criteria such as water quality, safety, environmental education and information, the provision of services and environmental management.
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999: 1999 total CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel burning, cement production, and gas flaring. Emissions are expressed in thousand metric tons of carbon (not CO2).
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt: CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from solid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of coal as an energy source.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from solid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of coal as an energy source. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of petroleum-derived fuels as an energy source. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt: CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of natural gas as an energy source.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000: CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of natural gas as an energy source. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Climate change > Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent per million: Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 (thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent). Other greenhouse gas emissions are by-product emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number: Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, urban.
Emissions > Other greenhouse gas emissions > HFC > PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent: Other greenhouse gas emissions are by-product emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride."
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$: Consumption of fixed capital represents the replacement value of capital used up in the process of production.
Water > Population connected to wastewater collecting system: Population connected to wastewater collecting system.
Water > Proportion of marine area under protection: Marine areas protected to territorial waters, percentage.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > Current US$: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide and particulate emissions damage."
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000: 1999 total CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel burning, cement production, and gas flaring. Emissions are expressed in thousand metric tons of carbon (not CO2). Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a country's technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations."
Pollution > Water pollution, food industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, food industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: food and beverages (31). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Pollution > Water pollution, other industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, other industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: other (38 and 39). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Pollution > Water pollution, paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, paper and pulp industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: paper and pulp (34). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Forest area > % of land area: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not.
Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent: GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF (Mt of CO2 equivalent). GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF refers to changes in atmospheric levels of all greenhouse gases attributable to forest and land-use change activities, including but not limited to (1) emissions and removals of CO2 from decreases or increases in biomass stocks due to forest management, logging, fuelwood collection, etc.; (2) conversion of existing forests and natural grasslands to other land uses; (3) removal of CO2 from the abandonment of formerly managed lands (e.g. croplands and pastures); and (4) emissions and removals of CO2 in soil associated with land-use change and management. For Annex-I countries under the UNFCCC, these data are drawn from the annual GHG inventories submitted to the UNFCCC by each country; for non-Annex-I countries, data are drawn from the most recently submitted National Communication where available. Because of differences in reporting years and methodologies, these data are not generally considered comparable across countries. Data are in million metric tons.
Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date: Signature.
Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: wood (33). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: other (38 and 39). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker: Emissions per worker are total emissions of organic water pollutants divided by the number of industrial workers. Organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households: Water supplied annually to households, where losses during transportation have been subtracted.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI: Carbon dioxide damage is estimated to be $20 per ton of carbon (the unit damage in 1995 U.S. dollars) times the number of tons of carbon emitted.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI: Consumption of fixed capital represents the replacement value of capital used up in the process of production.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons per million: CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services contains all emissions from fuel combustion in households. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 4 b. Commercial and public services includes emissions from all activities of ISIC Divisions 41, 50-52, 55, 63-67, 70-75, 80, 85, 90-93 and 99. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: primary metals (ISIC division 37). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Industry > % of total freshwater withdrawal: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for industry are total withdrawals for direct industrial use (including withdrawals for cooling thermoelectric plants). Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent per million: GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF (Mt of CO2 equivalent). GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF refers to changes in atmospheric levels of all greenhouse gases attributable to forest and land-use change activities, including but not limited to (1) emissions and removals of CO2 from decreases or increases in biomass stocks due to forest management, logging, fuelwood collection, etc.; (2) conversion of existing forests and natural grasslands to other land uses; (3) removal of CO2 from the abandonment of formerly managed lands (e.g. croplands and pastures); and (4) emissions and removals of CO2 in soil associated with land-use change and management. For Annex-I countries under the UNFCCC, these data are drawn from the annual GHG inventories submitted to the UNFCCC by each country; for non-Annex-I countries, data are drawn from the most recently submitted National Communication where available. Because of differences in reporting years and methodologies, these data are not generally considered comparable across countries. Data are in million metric tons. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Domestic > % of total freshwater withdrawal: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for domestic uses include drinking water, municipal use or supply, and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
Emissions > Industrial methane emissions > % of total: Industrial methane emissions are emissions from the handling, transmission, and combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels."
Pollution > Water pollution, chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, chemical industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: chemicals (35). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: stone, ceramics, and glass (36). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > Current US$: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide. This series excludes particulate emissions damage."
Emissions > Agricultural methane emissions > % of total: Agricultural methane emissions are emissions from animals, animal waste, rice production, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savannah burning."
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > % of GNI: Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver."
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$: Mineral depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of minerals extracted. It refers to bauxite, copper, iron, lead, nickel, phosphate, tin, zinc, gold, and silver."
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
Pollution > Water pollution, metal industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, metal industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: primary metals (ISIC division 37). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > % of total fuel combustion: CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total (% of total fuel combustion). CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production is the sum of three IEA categories of CO2 emissions: (1) Main Activity Producer Electricity and Heat which contains the sum of emissions from main activity producer electricity generation, combined heat and power generation and heat plants. Main activity producers (formerly known as public utilities) are defined as those undertakings whose primary activity is to supply the public. They may be publicly or privately owned. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 1 a. For the CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (summary) file, emissions from own on-site use of fuel in power plants (EPOWERPLT) are also included. (2) Unallocated Autoproducers which contains the emissions from the generation of electricity and/or heat by autoproducers. Autoproducers are defined as undertakings that generate electricity and/or heat, wholly or partly for their own use as an activity which supports their primary activity. They may be privately or publicly owned. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, these emissions would normally be distributed between industry, transport and "other" sectors. (3) Other Energy Industries contains emissions from fuel combusted in petroleum refineries, for the manufacture of solid fuels, coal mining, oil and gas extraction and other energy-producing industries. This corresponds to the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 1 b and 1 A 1 c. According to the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, emissions from coke inputs to blast furnaces can either be counted here or in the Industrial Processes source/sink category. Within detailed sectoral calculations, certain non-energy processes can be distinguished. In the reduction of iron in a blast furnace through the combustion of coke, the primary purpose of the coke oxidation is to produce pig iron and the emissions can be considered as an industrial process. Care must be taken not to double count these emissions in both Energy and Industrial Processes. In the IEA estimations, these emissions have been included in this category.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt: CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption (kt). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of petroleum-derived fuels as an energy source.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > % of total fuel combustion: CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services (% of total fuel combustion). CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services contains all emissions from fuel combustion in households. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 4 b. Commercial and public services includes emissions from all activities of ISIC Divisions 41, 50-52, 55, 63-67, 70-75, 80, 85, 90-93 and 99.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI: Net forest depletion is calculated as the product of unit resource rents and the excess of roundwood harvest over natural growth.
Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: food and beverages (31). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: primary metals (ISIC division 37). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker: Emissions per worker are total emissions of organic water pollutants divided by the number of industrial workers. Organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI: Carbon dioxide damage is estimated to be $20 per ton of carbon (the unit damage in 1995 U.S. dollars) times the number of tons of carbon emitted.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: textiles (32). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Agriculture > % of total freshwater withdrawal: Annual freshwater withdrawals refer to total water withdrawals, not counting evaporation losses from storage basins. Withdrawals also include water from desalination plants in countries where they are a significant source. Withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture are total withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002."
Pollution > Water pollution, clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, clay and glass industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: stone, ceramics, and glass (36). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: paper and pulp (34). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry: Water supplied annually, where losses during transportation have been subtracted.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: chemicals (35). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > % of GNI: Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per PPP $ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > % of total: CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption (% of total). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of natural gas as an energy source.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide and particulate emissions damage."
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2005 PPP $ of GDP: Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring."
Water pollution > Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: wood (33). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
Pollution > Water pollution, wood industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, wood industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: wood (33). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Emissions > Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions > % of total: Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions are emissions produced through fertilizer use (synthetic and animal manure), animal waste management, agricultural waste burning (nonenergy, on-site), and savannah burning."
CO2 Emissions: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > Current US$: Net national savings are equal to gross national savings less the value of consumption of fixed capital.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$: Net forest depletion is calculated as the product of unit resource rents and the excess of roundwood harvest over natural growth.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Adjusted net savings are equal to net national savings plus education expenditure and minus energy depletion, mineral depletion, net forest depletion, and carbon dioxide. This series excludes particulate emissions damage."
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$: Energy depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of energy extracted. It covers crude oil, natural gas, and coal."
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > Current US$: Particulate emissions damage is calculated as the willingness to pay to avoid mortality attributable to particulate emissions.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Particulate emissions damage is calculated as the willingness to pay to avoid mortality attributable to particulate emissions.
Emissions > CO2 intensity > Kg per kg of oil equivalent energy use: Carbon dioxide emissions from solid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of coal as an energy source.
PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter: Particulate matter concentrations refer to fine suspended particulates less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10) that are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a countryÂ’s technology and pollution controls is an important determinant of particulate matter concentrations.
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction with Green and Parks in the City. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with green and parks in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP: Adjusted net national income (current US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Gross savings > % of GNI: Gross savings are the difference between gross national income and public and private consumption, plus net current transfers."
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction: Quality of Green and Parks. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with green and parks in the city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Total natural resources rents > % of GDP: Total natural resources rents (% of GDP). Total natural resources rents are the sum of oil rents, natural gas rents, coal rents (hard and soft), mineral rents, and forest rents.
Pollution > Water pollution, textile industry > % of total BOD emissions: Water pollution, textile industry (% of total BOD emissions). Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: textiles (32). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: chemicals (35). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
International agreements > Signed but not ratified: The various international environmental agreements which a country has signed but not ratified. Agreements are listed in alphabetical order by the abbreviated form of the full name.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI: Energy depletion is equal to the product of unit resource rents and the physical quantities of energy extracted. It covers crude oil, natural gas, and coal."
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > % of total: CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption (% of total). Carbon dioxide emissions from solid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of coal as an energy source.
Kyoto Protocol signatories > Signed and ratified > Ratification/Acceptance: Date different countries ratified the Kyoto Protocol. The Kyoto Protocol is an international environmental treaty drafted at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), 1997 in Kyoto Japan. The protocol mandates signatory countries to commit themselves to reducing carbon dioxide emission. At present, there are 37 countries that have signed and ratified the protocol.
Climate change > Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent: Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 (thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent). Other greenhouse gas emissions are by-product emissions of hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: other (38 and 39). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants."
Climate change > CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services > % of total fuel combustion: CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services (% of total fuel combustion). CO2 emissions from other sectors, less residential buildings and commercial and public services, contains the emissions from commercial/institutional activities, residential, agriculture/forestry, fishing and other emissions not specified elsewhere that are included in the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 4 and 1 A 5. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, the category also includes emissions from autoproducers in the commercial/residential/agricultural sectors that generate electricity and/or heat. The IEA data are not collected in a way that allows the energy consumption to be split by specific end-use and therefore, autoproducers are shown as a separate item (Unallocated Autoproducers).
Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Particulate emissions damage is calculated as the willingness to pay to avoid mortality attributable to particulate emissions.
Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: paper and pulp (34). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters: Marine protected areas (% of territorial waters). Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: textiles (32). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area: Marine protected areas are areas of intertidal or subtidal terrain--and overlying water and associated flora and fauna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed environment.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area: Terrestrial protected areas are those officially documented by national authorities.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > % of total: CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption (% of total). Carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption refer mainly to emissions from use of petroleum-derived fuels as an energy source.

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Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$320.73 billion Ranked 21st. 8 times more than Dominican Republic	$41.90 billion Ranked 29th.
CO2 Emissions per 1000	12.05 Ranked 13th. 5 times more than Dominican Republic	2.19 Ranked 83th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	24.23 Ranked 55th. 3 times more than Dominican Republic	9.67 Ranked 78th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons per million	2.19 Ranked 52nd. 2 times more than Dominican Republic	0.953 Ranked 80th.
Current issues	the environment is exposed to intense pressures from human activities: urbanization, dense transportation network, industry, extensive animal breeding and crop cultivation; air and water pollution also have repercussions for neighboring countries; uncertainties regarding federal and regional responsibilities (now resolved) had slowed progress in tackling environmental challenges	water shortages; soil eroding into the sea damages coral reefs; deforestation
Ecological footprint	5.88 Ranked 21st. 4 times more than Dominican Republic	1.4 Ranked 36th.
Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita	0.637 kmÂ² per 1,000 people Ranked 158th.	1.45 kmÂ² per 1,000 people Ranked 129th. 2 times more than Belgium
Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	53.03 Ranked 12th.	60.71 Ranked 31st. 14% more than Belgium
Pollution perceptions > Air quality	46.97 Ranked 16th. 20% more than Dominican Republic	39.29 Ranked 29th.
Pollution perceptions > Clean water	62.5 Ranked 10th. 67% more than Dominican Republic	37.5 Ranked 39th.
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	35 Ranked 11th.	62.5 Ranked 8th. 79% more than Belgium
Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	37.5 Ranked 17th.	62.5 Ranked 21st. 67% more than Belgium
Proportion of land area under protection	23.02% Ranked 52nd. 24% more than Dominican Republic	18.55% Ranked 76th.
Total renewable water resources	20.8 cu km Ranked 21st.	21 cu km Ranked 20th. 1% more than Belgium
Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day	97,883.09 Ranked 22nd. 10% more than Dominican Republic	88,639.52 Ranked 21st.
Waste > Local garbage collected	5.28 million tonnes Ranked 21st. 7 times more than Dominican Republic	756,207.34 tonnes Ranked 52nd.
Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution	55 Ranked 5th.	75 Ranked 1st. 36% more than Belgium
Endangered species > Mammal species > Number	3 Ranked 156th.	6 Ranked 126th. Twice as much as Belgium
Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened	2 Ranked 174th.	6 Ranked 137th. 3 times more than Belgium
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water quality	65 Ranked 17th. 73% more than Dominican Republic	37.5 Ranked 52nd.
CO2 emissions > Kt	102,820.4 kt Ranked 35th. 5 times more than Dominican Republic	21,307.67 kt Ranked 77th.
Pollution perceptions > Pollution index	54.19 Ranked 15th.	74.35 Ranked 15th. 37% more than Belgium
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural	100 Ranked 7th. 23% more than Dominican Republic	81.61 Ranked 151st.
National parks > Number of parks	1 Ranked 38th.	12 Ranked 9th. 12 times more than Belgium
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita	9.69 Ranked 29th. 5 times more than Dominican Republic	2.11 Ranked 100th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita	10 Ranked 28th. 5 times more than Dominican Republic	2.09 Ranked 109th.
Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened	4 Ranked 169th.	14 Ranked 88th. 4 times more than Belgium
CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000	9.91 kt Ranked 26th. 4 times more than Dominican Republic	2.35 kt Ranked 94th.
Endangered species > Bird species	2 Ranked 169th.	14 Ranked 63th. 7 times more than Belgium
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ per capita	$30,607.63 Ranked 13th. 7 times more than Dominican Republic	$4,129.17 Ranked 25th.
Total renewable water resources per million	1.98 cu km Ranked 22nd.	2.42 cu km Ranked 22nd. 22% more than Belgium
Waste > Local garbage collected per thousand people	488.77 tonnes Ranked 26th. 6 times more than Dominican Republic	76.51 tonnes Ranked 65th.
Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened	11 Ranked 154th.	22 Ranked 94th. Twice as much as Belgium
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt	108,946.57 Ranked 37th. 5 times more than Dominican Republic	20,964.24 Ranked 80th.
CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita	9.91 kt per 1,000 people Ranked 30th. 4 times more than Dominican Republic	2.32 kt per 1,000 people Ranked 99th.
Endangered species > Fish species > Number	9 Ranked 141st.	15 Ranked 98th. 67% more than Belgium
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day	95,874.24 Ranked 27th. 8% more than Dominican Republic	88,639.52 Ranked 24th.
Pollution perceptions > Waste management dissatisfaction	50 Ranked 14th.	75 Ranked 7th. 50% more than Belgium
Pollution > Climate change > Agrees climate change is caused by human activity	50% Ranked 83th.	52% Ranked 76th. 4% more than Belgium
Water > Percent of water resources used	33.97% Ranked 19th. 30% more than Dominican Republic	26.06% Ranked 24th.
Endangered species > Higher plant species > Number	1 Ranked 147th.	30 Ranked 57th. 30 times more than Belgium
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000	10 Ranked 28th. 5 times more than Dominican Republic	2.09 Ranked 109th.
Forest area > Sq. km	6,670 kmÂ² Ranked 129th.	13,760 kmÂ² Ranked 114th. 2 times more than Belgium
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP	$0.27 Ranked 147th.	$0.44 Ranked 98th. 61% more than Belgium
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural	100 Ranked 8th. 21% more than Dominican Republic	82.32 Ranked 109th.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kt	102,951.07 Ranked 34th. 5 times more than Dominican Republic	20,741.9 Ranked 76th.
Pollution perceptions > Clean, tidy cities	45 Ranked 16th. 2 times more than Dominican Republic	18.75 Ranked 58th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural	100 Ranked 6th. 24% more than Dominican Republic	80.59 Ranked 132nd.
Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened	0.0 Ranked 186th.	38 Ranked 58th.
Threatened species	23 Ranked 83th.	28 Ranked 71st. 22% more than Belgium
Adjusted net national income > Current US$ per capita	$40,445.58 Ranked 13th. 9 times more than Dominican Republic	$4,641.30 Ranked 65th.
Waste > Population served by local garbage collection	100% Ranked 10th. 68% more than Dominican Republic	59.5% Ranked 40th.
Biodiversity > Number	0.01 Ranked 192nd.	5.96 Ranked 45th. 596 times more than Belgium
Adjusted net national income > Current US$	$446.83 billion Ranked 22nd. 9 times more than Dominican Republic	$47.10 billion Ranked 60th.
Pollution > Climate change > Climate change awareness	89% Ranked 24th. 78% more than Dominican Republic	50% Ranked 92nd.
Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution	62.96 Ranked 12th. 68% more than Dominican Republic	37.5 Ranked 46th.
Protected area	2.6% Ranked 106th.	31.5% Ranked 4th. 12 times more than Belgium
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum	0.0142 Ranked 195th.	5.96 Ranked 46th. 420 times more than Belgium
Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities	55 Ranked 12th.	81.25 Ranked 2nd. 48% more than Belgium
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP	$0.39 Ranked 137th.	$0.61 Ranked 91st. 56% more than Belgium
Pollution perceptions > Free of noise and light pollution	45 Ranked 23th. 80% more than Dominican Republic	25 Ranked 58th.
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources > Total > Billion cubic meters	12 Ranked 115th.	21 Ranked 98th. 75% more than Belgium
Emissions > Methane emissions > Kt of CO2 equivalent	7,610 Ranked 74th. 28% more than Dominican Republic	5,960 Ranked 82nd.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry per capita	64.84 cubic metres Ranked 13th.	1,071.47 cubic metres Ranked 2nd. 17 times more than Belgium
Freshwater > Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita > Cubic meters	1,120.61 Ranked 123th.	2,109.98 Ranked 99th. 88% more than Belgium
Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter	21.21 Ranked 118th. 52% more than Dominican Republic	13.96 Ranked 159th.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > Number	502 Ranked 34th. 9 times more than Dominican Republic	59 Ranked 88th.
CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP	0.36 kg/PPP$ Ranked 72nd. The same as Dominican Republic	0.36 kg/PPP$ Ranked 75th.
Proportion of land and marine area under protection	24.47% Ranked 37th. 17% more than Dominican Republic	20.83% Ranked 55th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons	3.44 Ranked 35th. 49 times more than Dominican Republic	0.07 Ranked 103th.
Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution	37.04 Ranked 16th.	62.5 Ranked 14th. 69% more than Belgium
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million	0.00133 Ranked 196th.	0.612 Ranked 69th. 461 times more than Belgium
Water > Population connected to wastewater treatment	69% Ranked 18th. 6 times more than Dominican Republic	12% Ranked 45th.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural	100% Ranked 7th. 34% more than Dominican Republic	74.46% Ranked 105th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban	100 Ranked 11th. 22% more than Dominican Republic	82.05 Ranked 184th.
Sea > Blue Flag beaches per million people	0.463 Ranked 27th.	0.708 Ranked 23th. 53% more than Belgium
Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction	50 Ranked 14th. Twice as much as Dominican Republic	25 Ranked 53th.
Pollution > Climate change > Perceived as threat	68% Ranked 23th. 48% more than Dominican Republic	46% Ranked 68th.
Emissions > Nitrous oxide emissions > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent	9,650 Ranked 60th. 3 times more than Dominican Republic	2,850 Ranked 95th.
Forest area > Sq. km per 1000	0.637 kmÂ² Ranked 156th.	1.47 kmÂ² Ranked 128th. 2 times more than Belgium
Threatened species > Mammal	6 Ranked 113th. 50% more than Dominican Republic	4 Ranked 142nd.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households per capita	36.68 cubic metres Ranked 17th.	140.59 cubic metres Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Belgium
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons	21.16 Ranked 23th. 9 times more than Dominican Republic	2.35 Ranked 63th.
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker	0.175 Ranked 26th.	0.179 Ranked 22nd. 3% more than Belgium
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Total > Billion cubic meters	9.03 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Dominican Republic	3.39 Ranked 58th.
Sea > Blue Flag beaches	5 Ranked 25th.	7 Ranked 19th. 40% more than Belgium
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999	28,504 Ranked 33th. 4 times more than Dominican Republic	6,352 Ranked 70th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt	11,928.75 Ranked 45th. 6 times more than Dominican Republic	2,134.19 Ranked 66th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000	1.09 Ranked 42nd. 5 times more than Dominican Republic	0.213 Ranked 68th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000	4.94 Ranked 24th. 3 times more than Dominican Republic	1.56 Ranked 87th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt	38,844.53 Ranked 37th. 23 times more than Dominican Republic	1,672.15 Ranked 90th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000	3.57 Ranked 19th. 21 times more than Dominican Republic	0.167 Ranked 85th.
Climate change > Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent per million	254.78 Ranked 32nd.	0.0 Ranked 135th.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > Number	2 Ranked 116th.	15 Ranked 53th. 8 times more than Belgium
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban	100 Ranked 8th. 17% more than Dominican Republic	85.74 Ranked 118th.
Emissions > Other greenhouse gas emissions > HFC > PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent	9,380 Ranked 13th.	0.0 Ranked 125th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > Current US$	$69.79 billion Ranked 18th. 14 times more than Dominican Republic	$4.85 billion Ranked 66th.
Water > Population connected to wastewater collecting system	89% Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Dominican Republic	31.4% Ranked 44th.
Water > Proportion of marine area under protection	55.72% Ranked 8th. 95% more than Dominican Republic	28.58% Ranked 23th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > Current US$	$72.35 billion Ranked 16th.	$-145,586,066.36 Ranked 98th.
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000	2.79 Ranked 19th. 4 times more than Dominican Republic	0.745 Ranked 87th.
Emissions > PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter	22.47 Ranked 125th. 15% more than Dominican Republic	19.54 Ranked 138th.
Pollution > Water pollution, food industry > % of total BOD emissions	16.36% Ranked 36th.	18.64% Ranked 24th. 14% more than Belgium
Pollution > Water pollution, other industry > % of total BOD emissions	40.05% Ranked 21st. 13 times more than Dominican Republic	3.11% Ranked 56th.
Pollution > Water pollution, paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions	7.9% Ranked 14th. 6 times more than Dominican Republic	1.27% Ranked 57th.
Forest area > % of land area	22.06% of land area Ranked 116th.	28.44% of land area Ranked 98th. 29% more than Belgium
Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent	-1.6 Ranked 11th.	-18.794 Ranked 39th. 12 times more than Belgium
Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date	June 4, 1992	June 12, 1992
Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions	2.16% Ranked 33th. 7 times more than Dominican Republic	0.3% Ranked 101st.
Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions	8.22% Ranked 18th. 26 times more than Dominican Republic	0.32% Ranked 96th.
Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker	0.17 kg per day per worker Ranked 40th.	0.36 kg per day per worker Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Belgium
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households	396 million cubic metres Ranked 7th.	1.26 billion cubic metres Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Belgium
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI	0.17% Ranked 133th.	0.44% Ranked 56th. 3 times more than Belgium
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Consumption of fixed capital > % of GNI	13.92% Ranked 19th. 26% more than Dominican Republic	11.08% Ranked 81st.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons per million	1.92 Ranked 4th. 8 times more than Dominican Republic	0.232 Ranked 60th.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions	6.36% Ranked 7th. 91 times more than Dominican Republic	0.07% Ranked 44th.
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Industry > % of total freshwater withdrawal	85% Ranked 1st. 48 times more than Dominican Republic	1.77% Ranked 114th.
Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent per million	-0.148 Ranked 9th.	-2.169 Ranked 45th. 15 times more than Belgium
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Domestic > % of total freshwater withdrawal	11% Ranked 8th.	32.15% Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Belgium
Emissions > Industrial methane emissions > % of total	16.95% Ranked 66th. 4 times more than Dominican Republic	4.03% Ranked 116th.
Pollution > Water pollution, chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions	18.58% Ranked 3rd. 8 times more than Dominican Republic	2.34% Ranked 56th.
Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions	0.25% Ranked 30th. 3 times more than Dominican Republic	0.09% Ranked 88th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > Current US$	$72.66 billion Ranked 16th.	$-130,913,842.56 Ranked 103th.
Emissions > Agricultural methane emissions > % of total	59.66% Ranked 40th.	62.08% Ranked 35th. 4% more than Belgium
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > % of GNI	0.0 Ranked 87th.	1.29% Ranked 27th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Mineral depletion > Current US$	0.0 Ranked 106th.	$563.97 million Ranked 30th.
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP	84.99% Ranked 70th. 13% more than Dominican Republic	75.27% Ranked 6th.
Pollution > Water pollution, metal industry > % of total BOD emissions	6.37% Ranked 10th. 86 times more than Dominican Republic	0.0743% Ranked 53th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > % of total fuel combustion	22.31% Ranked 108th.	53.63% Ranked 28th. 2 times more than Belgium
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt	53,824.23 Ranked 32nd. 3 times more than Dominican Republic	15,661.76 Ranked 66th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > % of total fuel combustion	19.49% Ranked 13th. 50% more than Dominican Republic	13.03% Ranked 33th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > % of GNI	0.01% Ranked 56th.	0.0 Ranked 144th.
Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions	40.27% Ranked 49th.	90.02% Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Belgium
Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions	13.63% Ranked 8th. 15 times more than Dominican Republic	0.89% Ranked 74th.
Water pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker	0.17 Ranked 26th.	0.18 Ranked 20th. 6% more than Belgium
Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI	0.18% of GNI Ranked 138th.	0.56% of GNI Ranked 58th. 3 times more than Belgium
Water pollution > Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions	6.87% Ranked 31st.	73.07% Ranked 1st. 11 times more than Belgium
Freshwater > Annual freshwater withdrawals > Agriculture > % of total freshwater withdrawal	4% Ranked 16th.	66.08% Ranked 74th. 17 times more than Belgium
Pollution > Water pollution, clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions	3.06% Ranked 55th. 2 times more than Dominican Republic	1.43% Ranked 55th.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions	7.77% Ranked 17th. 6 times more than Dominican Republic	1.27% Ranked 53th.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry	700 million cubic metres Ranked 8th.	9.57 billion cubic metres Ranked 1st. 14 times more than Belgium
Water pollution > Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions	17.28% Ranked 4th. 7 times more than Dominican Republic	2.34% Ranked 48th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > % of GNI	10.26% Ranked 76th.	-2.12% Ranked 119th.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per PPP $ of GDP	$0.27 Ranked 86th.	$0.28 Ranked 83th. 4% more than Belgium
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > % of total	35.65% Ranked 34th. 4 times more than Dominican Republic	7.98% Ranked 92nd.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Including particulate emission damage > % of GNI	15.81% Ranked 38th.	-0.33% Ranked 96th.
Emissions > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2005 PPP $ of GDP	$0.29 Ranked 85th. The same as Dominican Republic	$0.29 Ranked 86th.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions	2.25% Ranked 35th. 45 times more than Dominican Republic	0.05% Ranked 47th.
Pollution > Water pollution, wood industry > % of total BOD emissions	2.23% Ranked 44th. 42 times more than Dominican Republic	0.0534% Ranked 56th.
Emissions > Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions > % of total	65.39% Ranked 103th.	96.14% Ranked 24th. 47% more than Belgium
CO2 Emissions	125,023 Ranked 27th. 6 times more than Dominican Republic	19,886.7 Ranked 71st.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net national savings > Current US$	$46.97 billion Ranked 25th.	$-926,023,294.95 Ranked 126th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Net forest depletion > Current US$	$31.79 million Ranked 45th.	0.0 Ranked 153th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted net savings > Excluding particulate emission damage > % of GNI	15.88% Ranked 40th.	-0.3% Ranked 99th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > Current US$	0.0 Ranked 119th.	0.0 Ranked 182nd.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > Current US$	$342.71 million Ranked 33th. 23 times more than Dominican Republic	$14.67 million Ranked 103th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI	0.07% Ranked 110th. 2 times more than Dominican Republic	0.03% Ranked 137th.
Emissions > CO2 intensity > Kg per kg of oil equivalent energy use	1.81 Ranked 87th.	2.63 Ranked 38th. 45% more than Belgium
PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter	25.41 mcg/mÂ³ Ranked 134th.	29.56 mcg/mÂ³ Ranked 121st. 16% more than Belgium
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks dissatisfaction	35.53 Ranked 15th.	46.88 Ranked 28th. 32% more than Belgium
Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP	86.96% Ranked 42nd. 3% more than Dominican Republic	84.6% Ranked 68th.
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Gross savings > % of GNI	25.35% Ranked 63th. 3 times more than Dominican Republic	8.97% Ranked 116th.
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction	64.47 Ranked 13th. 21% more than Dominican Republic	53.12 Ranked 32nd.
Total natural resources rents > % of GDP	0.0334% Ranked 157th.	0.657% Ranked 131st. 20 times more than Belgium
Pollution > Water pollution, textile industry > % of total BOD emissions	5.46% Ranked 48th.	73.07% Ranked 1st. 13 times more than Belgium
Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions	11.21% Ranked 15th. 4 times more than Dominican Republic	2.5% Ranked 86th.
International agreements > Signed but not ratified	none of the selected agreements	Law of the Sea
Adjusted savings > Adjusted savings > Energy depletion > % of GNI	0.0 Ranked 107th.	0.0 Ranked 154th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > % of total	10.95% Ranked 72nd. 8% more than Dominican Republic	10.18% Ranked 74th.
Kyoto Protocol signatories > Signed and ratified > Ratification/Acceptance	5/31/2002	2/12/2002
Climate change > Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent	2,776 Ranked 29th.	0.0 Ranked 135th.
Water pollution > Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions	38.31% Ranked 25th. 12 times more than Dominican Republic	3.11% Ranked 50th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services > % of total fuel combustion	3.17% Ranked 55th. 8 times more than Dominican Republic	0.388% Ranked 109th.
Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI	0.22% of GNI Ranked 108th.	0.27% of GNI Ranked 102nd. 23% more than Belgium
Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions	18.4% Ranked 19th. 5 times more than Dominican Republic	3.6% Ranked 94th.
Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters	14.21% Ranked 37th.	75.66% Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Belgium
Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions	5.87% Ranked 49th. 3 times more than Dominican Republic	2.28% Ranked 95th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural	100 Ranked 7th. 34% more than Dominican Republic	74.46 Ranked 105th.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Marine protected areas > % of total surface area	0.14% Ranked 115th.	0.0 Ranked 183th.
Biodiversity and protected areas > Terrestrial protected areas > % of total surface area	3.2% Ranked 149th.	28.46% Ranked 23th. 9 times more than Belgium
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > % of total	49.4% Ranked 126th.	74.71% Ranked 86th. 51% more than Belgium

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