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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.
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
Marine fish catch: Total marine fish catch
Units: Metric Tons
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.
Transport CO2 emission index: CO2 Emission Index is an estimation of CO2 consumption due to traffic time. Measurement unit is grams for the return trip. To calculate an average estimation of emission in grams for one way commute to work, divide this value with 2.
Water > Freshwater pollution: Industrial organic pollutants per available freshwater
Units: Metric Tons of BOD Emissions per Cubic Km of Water
Units: 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. The data from the World Bank, which represented BOD emissions (kilograms per day) were normalized by the combination of water availability per capita and water inflow availability per capita from the WaterGap2.1 model. In calculating the ESI, the base-10 logarithm of this variable was used.
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.
Waste > Local garbage collected: Municipal waste collected.
Marine fish catch per 1000: Total marine fish catch
Units: Metric Tons. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Water > Severe water stress: Percent of country's territory under severe water stress
Units: Percent of Land Area
Units: This data is derived from the WaterGap 2.1 gridded hydrological model developed by the Center for Environmental Systems Research, University of Kassel, Germany. The modellers derived, for each country, grid cell by grid cell estimates of whether the water consumption exceeds 40 percent of the water available in that particular grid cell. These were then converted to land area equivalents in order to calculate the percentage of the territory under severe water stress.
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.
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.
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
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.
Carbon efficiency: Carbon economic efficiency (CO2 emissions per dollar GDP)
Units: Metric Tons/US Dollar GDP
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.
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.
National parks > Proportion of country area: Country area.
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
Total renewable water resources per million: . Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
SO2 emissions per populated area: SO2 emissions per populated land area
Units: 1000 Metric Tons/Sq. Km. of Populated Land Area
Units: We obtained the total emissions for each country by summarizing emissions data, originally available as a grid map with 1 degree x 1 degree cells. Air pollution is generally greatest in densely populated areas. To take this into account, we used the Gridded Population of the World dataset available from CIESIN and calculated the total land area in each country inhabited with a population density of greater than 5 persons per sq. km. We then used this land area as a denominator for the emissions data.
Waste > Local garbage collected per thousand people: Municipal waste collected. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Waste > Hazardous waste created: Annual generation of hazardous waste (as defined by the Basel Convention).
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.
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.
NOx emissions per populated area: NOx emissions per populated land area
Units: 1000 Metric Tons/Sq. Km. of Populated Land Area
Units: We obtained the total emissions for each country by summarizing emissions data, originally available as a grid map with 1 degree x 1 degree cells. Air pollution is generally greatest in densely populated areas. To take this into account, we used the Gridded Population of the World dataset available from CIESIN and calculated the total land area in each country inhabited with a population density of greater than 5 persons per sq. km. We then used this land area as a denominator for the emissions data.
Water > Dissolved oxygen concentration: Dissolved oxygen concentration
Units: Milligrams/Liter
Units: The country values represent averages of the station-level values for the three year time period 1994-96, exceptwhere data were only available for an earlier time period (1988-1993). The number of stations per country varies depending on country size; number of bodies of water; and level of participation in the GEMS monitoring system. The data from "The Wellbeing of Nations" included a smaller subset of stations representing outfalls of major watersheds. An analysis of a sample of countries with numerous stations found that the data for stations in the subset is broadly comparable to the data for all GEMS stations in those countries.
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.
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 > Availability: Water availability per capita (1961-1990 (avg.))
Units: Thousands Cubic Meters/Person
Units: This variable measures internal renewable water (average annual surface runoff and groundwater recharge generated from endogenous precipitation)
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$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Waste > Population served by local garbage collection: Total population served by municipal waste collection.
National parks > Total area: Total area km².
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
Adjusted net national income > Current US$: 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.
Waste > Hazardous waste created per thousand people: Annual generation of hazardous waste (as defined by the Basel Convention). Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Carbon dioxide emissions per capita > Percent total: Data for 2006, 2007
Protected area: Environmentally protected area (1997)
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.
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 > Carbon Dioxide from fossil fuels 2000: Includes carbon dioxide emissions from the consumption of petroleum, natural gas, and coal, and the flaring of natural gas.
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.
Acidification: Percentage of country with acidification excedence
Units: Percent of Land Area
Units: From a map of acidification excedence, all areas at risk within each country were added together in order to calculate the percentage of the entire country at risk of excedence. See pages 21-22 of the 2001 ESI report for more details on how the acidification excedence map was produced.
Pollution > Nuclear waste: Wastes from spent fuel arising in nuclear power plants, measured in terms of heavy metal. Data for 1998 or latest available year.
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.
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.
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.
Endangered species protection: Percent of CITES reporting requirements met
Units: Percent of Requirements Met
Units: Countries that have not ratified the CITES convention are recorded as having zero percent of their requirements met.
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.
Pollution > Carbon Dioxide per capita: Tons of Carbon Dioxide produced per capita in 1998 or latest available year. Carbon dioxide from energy use only. Excludes international marine bunkers.
Water > Population connected to wastewater treatment: Population connected to wastewater treatment.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved drinking water sources, urban.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
Commitment to Development Index (environment): The Commitment to Development Index (CDI) ranks the world’s richest countries on their commitment to policies that benefit the poorer nations. The environment component of the index measures what these countries do to reduce their use of scarce natural resources. The score goes up if their "greenhouse gas" emissions are falling, their fuel taxes are high, do not subsidize the fishing industry, or have a low fossil fuel rate per capita.
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 > Carbon Dioxide from fossil fuels 2000 per million: Includes carbon dioxide emissions from the consumption of petroleum, natural gas, and coal, and the flaring of natural gas. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
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.
Wildness: Percent of land area having very low anthropogenic impact
Units: Percent of Land Area
Units: Global grids for population (GPW), land use (USGS AVHRR based classification from EROS data center), VMAP roads, VMAP railways, VMAP coastlines, VMAP major rivers and the stable lights data were all scored for "wildness". The scores were aggregated and normalized.
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.
Water > Population supplied by water supply industry: Total population supplied by water supply industry.
World Heritage Sites (environmental): Natural sites.
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
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.
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).
Breeding birds threatened: Percentage of breeding birds threatened
Units: Percent of Breeding Birds
Units: The number of bird species threatened divided by known bird species in the country, expressed as a percentage.
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 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 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 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 > 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 > 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.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, urban.
Urban SO2 concentration: Urban SO2 concentration
Units: Micrograms/m3
Units: The values were originally collected at the city level. Each nation varied in terms of the number of cities reported, so this data should be used with some caution. Within each country the values have been normalized by city population for the year 1995, then added together to obtain the total concentration for the given country.
Pollution > Nuclear waste efficiency: This is the amount of nuclear waste produced per unit of energy obtained. Energy obtained is measured in units equivalent to the energy obtained from using one million tons of oil. Data from 1998 or latest available year. "Nuclear Waste" is waste from spent fuel arising in nuclear power plants, measured in terms of heavy metal.
Sustainability-satisfying companies: Dow Jones Sustainability Group Index: percent of eligible companies in index
Units: Percentage
Units: For each country, the number of companies in the Sustainability Index was divided by the number of companies in the Global Index.
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.
Environmental agreement compliance: Compliance with environmental agreements (WEF survey)
Units: Survey Responses Ranging from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 7
Units: Response to the statement: "Compliance with international environmental agreements is a high priority.
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.
Freshwater > Withdrawal per million: . Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Pollution > Nuclear waste per million: Wastes from spent fuel arising in nuclear power plants, measured in terms of heavy metal. Data for 1998 or latest available year. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Water > Salinisation: Electrical conductivity
Units: Micro-Siemens/Centimeter
Units: The country values represent averages of the station-level values for the three year time period 1994-96, except where data were only available for an earlier time period (1988-1993). The number of stations per country varies depending on country size; number of water bodies; and level of participation in the GEMS monitoring system.
Pollution > Carbon Dioxide from fossil fuels 2000 > Per $ GDP: Includes carbon dioxide emissions from the consumption of petroleum, natural gas, and coal, and the flaring of natural gas. Per $ GDP figures expressed per $100 million of Gross Domestic Product.
Fertiliser > Consumption: Fertilizer consumption per hectare of arable land
Units: Hundreds Grams/Hectare of Arable Land
Urban NO2 concentration: Urban NO2 concentration
Units: Micrograms/m3
Units: The values were originally collected at the city level. Each nation varied in terms of the number of cities reported, so this data should be used with some caution. Within each country the values have been normalized by city population for the year 1995, then added together to obtain the total concentration for the given country.
Non-wildness: Percent of land area having very high anthropogenic impact
Units: Percent of Land Area
Units: Global grids for population (GPW), land use (USGS AVHRR based classification from EROS data center), VMAP roads, VMAP railways, VMAP coastlines, VMAP major rivers and the stable lights data were all scored for "wildness". The scores were aggregated and normalized.
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.
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).
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.
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 > 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. Figures expressed as a proportion of GDP for the same year
Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % 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
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural: Proportion of the population using improved sanitation facilities, rural.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry: Water supplied annually, where losses during transportation have been subtracted.
Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > Kyoto Protocol sign date: Signed.
Forest area > % of land area: Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees, whether productive or not.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI: Particulate emissions damage is calculated as the willingness to pay to avoid mortality attributable to particulate emissions.
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.
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.
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.
Oil rents > % of GDP: Oil rents (% of GDP). Oil rents are the difference between the value of crude oil production at world prices and total costs of production.
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.
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.
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.
Natural gas rents > % of GDP: Natural gas rents (% of GDP). Natural gas rents are the difference between the value of natural gas production at world prices and total costs of production.
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.
Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date: Signature.
Water > Suspended solids: Suspended solids
Units: Natural Log of Milligrams/Liter
Units: The country values represent averages of the station-level values for the three year time period 1994-96, exceptwhere data were only available for an earlier time period (1988-1993). The number of stations per country varies depending on country size; number of bodies of water; and level of participation in the GEMS monitoring system. Data from "The Wellbeing of Nations" included a smaller subset of stations representing outfalls of majorwatersheds. An analysis of a sample of countries with numerous stations found that the data for stations in the subset is broadly comparable to the data for all GEMS stations in those countries. The data in this table was transformed using the natural logarithm.
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.
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 > 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.
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.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households: Water supplied annually to households, where losses during transportation have been subtracted.
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 > Nitrogen Oxides per capita: Kilogram weight of Nitrogen Oxides produced per capita in 1998 or latest available year.
Water > Phosphorus concentration: Phosphorus concentration
Units: Milligrams/Liter
Units: The country values represent averages of the station-level values for the three year time period 1994-96, except where data were only available for an earlier time period (1988-1993). The number of stations per country varies depending on country size; number of bodies of water; and level of participation in the GEMS monitoring system. The data from "The Wellbeing of Nations" included a smaller subset of stations representing outfalls of major watersheds. An analysis of a sample of countries with numerous stations found that the data for stations in the subset is broadly comparable to the data for all GEMS stations in those countries.
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.
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.
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.

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Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$536.84 billion Ranked 15th.	$861.76 billion Ranked 5th. 61% more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	66.76 Ranked 27th.	338.7 Ranked 8th. 5 times more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons per million	4 Ranked 31st.	6.8 Ranked 14th. 70% more than Netherlands
Current issues	water pollution in the form of heavy metals, organic compounds, and nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates; air pollution from vehicles and refining activities; acid rain	air pollution in large cities; acid rain; water pollution from the discharge of sewage and industrial effluents; drift net fishing
Ecological footprint	5.75 Ranked 22nd. 3% more than South Korea	5.6 Ranked 23th.
Marine fish catch	446,609 tons Ranked 28th.	1.37 million tons Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Netherlands
Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	38.16 Ranked 42nd.	76.88 Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Netherlands
Pollution perceptions > Air quality	61.84 Ranked 18th. 3 times more than South Korea	23.12 Ranked 53th.
Pollution perceptions > Clean water	72.16 Ranked 10th. 44% more than South Korea	50 Ranked 24th.
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	19.32 Ranked 51st.	35.71 Ranked 33th. 85% more than Netherlands
Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	27.84 Ranked 50th.	50 Ranked 34th. 80% more than Netherlands
Proportion of land area under protection	19.54% Ranked 70th. 3 times more than South Korea	6.27% Ranked 155th.
Total renewable water resources	89.7 cu km Ranked 11th. 29% more than South Korea	69.7 cu km Ranked 14th.
Transport CO2 emission index	3,208.82 Ranked 24th. 6 times more than South Korea	536 Ranked 3rd.
Water > Freshwater pollution	1.29 tons/cubic km Ranked 26th.	5.68 tons/cubic km Ranked 9th. 4 times more than Netherlands
Forest area > Sq. km > Per capita	0.224 kmÂ² per 1,000 people Ranked 176th.	1.3 kmÂ² per 1,000 people Ranked 134th. 6 times more than Netherlands
Waste > Local garbage collected	10.16 million tonnes Ranked 11th.	18.25 million tonnes Ranked 10th. 80% more than Netherlands
Marine fish catch per 1000	28.24 tons Ranked 23th.	29.45 tons Ranked 22nd. 4% more than Netherlands
Water > Severe water stress	36 Ranked 41st.	49.8 Ranked 33th. 38% more than Netherlands
Pollution perceptions > Noise and light pollution	43.48 Ranked 40th.	65.48 Ranked 8th. 51% more than Netherlands
Biodiversity > Mammal species, threatened	3 Ranked 170th.	9 Ranked 107th. 3 times more than Netherlands
Pollution perceptions > Drinking water quality	80.68 Ranked 9th. 25% more than South Korea	64.29 Ranked 26th.
CO2 emissions > Kt	140,893.6 kt Ranked 28th.	455,878.7 kt Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Netherlands
Pollution perceptions > Pollution index	37.96 Ranked 46th.	72.34 Ranked 18th. 91% more than Netherlands
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban and rural	100 Ranked 32nd. 2% more than South Korea	97.76 Ranked 78th.
National parks > Number of parks	20 Ranked 8th.	21 Ranked 15th. 5% more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Metric tons per capita	10.96 Ranked 23th.	11.49 Ranked 21st. 5% more than Netherlands
Biodiversity > Bird species, threatened	4 Ranked 182nd.	29 Ranked 33th. 7 times more than Netherlands
Carbon efficiency	1.23 CO2 emissions/$ GDP Ranked 65th.	1.51 CO2 emissions/$ GDP Ranked 50th. 23% more than Netherlands
CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000	8.68 kt Ranked 35th.	9.53 kt Ranked 30th. 10% more than Netherlands
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ per capita	$32,894.92 Ranked 10th. 90% more than South Korea	$17,311.65 Ranked 6th.
National parks > Proportion of country area	3% Ranked 15th.	6.67% Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Netherlands
Total renewable water resources per million	5.5 cu km Ranked 14th. 4 times more than South Korea	1.5 cu km Ranked 17th.
SO2 emissions per populated area	4,190 thousand metric tons/squ Ranked 12th.	19,430 thousand metric tons/squ Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Netherlands
Waste > Local garbage collected per thousand people	614.57 tonnes Ranked 14th. 62% more than South Korea	379.94 tonnes Ranked 37th.
Waste > Hazardous waste created	4.72 million tonnes Ranked 13th. 62% more than South Korea	2.91 million tonnes Ranked 9th.
Biodiversity > Fish species, threatened	13 Ranked 144th.	18 Ranked 123th. 38% more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt	182,077.55 Ranked 29th.	567,567.26 Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Netherlands
CO2 emissions > Kt > Per capita	8.68 kt per 1,000 people Ranked 39th.	9.53 kt per 1,000 people Ranked 34th. 10% more than Netherlands
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day	128,220 Ranked 21st.	319,603.5 Ranked 14th. 2 times more than Netherlands
Pollution perceptions > Waste management dissatisfaction	25.57 Ranked 50th.	38.1 Ranked 38th. 49% more than Netherlands
Pollution > Climate change > Agrees climate change is caused by human activity	44% Ranked 100th.	92% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Netherlands
Water > Percent of water resources used	11.66% Ranked 11th.	36.54% Ranked 24th. 3 times more than Netherlands
NOx emissions per populated area	1.51 thousand metric tons/squ Ranked 10th. 22% more than South Korea	1.24 thousand metric tons/squ Ranked 14th.
Water > Dissolved oxygen concentration	9.78 mls/litre Ranked 26th.	10.32 mls/litre Ranked 18th. 6% more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kt per 1000	10.96 Ranked 23th.	11.49 Ranked 21st. 5% more than Netherlands
Forest area > Sq. km	3,650 kmÂ² Ranked 141st.	62,650 kmÂ² Ranked 68th. 17 times more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 US$ of GDP	$0.27 Ranked 148th.	$0.56 Ranked 74th. 2 times more than Netherlands
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban and rural	100 Ranked 33th. The same as South Korea	100 Ranked 31st.
Pollution perceptions > Clean, tidy cities	60.56 Ranked 15th. 13% more than South Korea	53.75 Ranked 21st.
Water > Availability	0.65 thousand cubic metres Ranked 115th.	1.16 thousand cubic metres Ranked 104th. 78% more than Netherlands
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Rural	100 Ranked 32nd. 14% more than South Korea	87.95 Ranked 111th.
Biodiversity > Plant species > Higher, threatened	0.0 Ranked 209th.	6 Ranked 122nd.
Threatened species	19 Ranked 97th.	26 Ranked 77th. 37% more than Netherlands
Adjusted net national income > Current US$ per capita	$42,750.30 Ranked 7th. 2 times more than South Korea	$19,551.49 Ranked 27th.
Waste > Population served by local garbage collection	100% Ranked 6th. 1% more than South Korea	99.3% Ranked 25th.
National parks > Total area	1,251 Ranked 26th.	6,656 Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Netherlands
Adjusted net national income > Current US$	$713.63 billion Ranked 17th.	$973.25 billion Ranked 15th. 36% more than Netherlands
Pollution > Climate change > Climate change awareness	96% Ranked 9th. 3% more than South Korea	93% Ranked 18th.
Pollution perceptions > Urban comfort > Low pollution	75 Ranked 13th. 3 times more than South Korea	28.33 Ranked 52nd.
Waste > Hazardous waste created per thousand people	287.24 tonnes Ranked 11th. 5 times more than South Korea	60.87 tonnes Ranked 13th.
Carbon dioxide emissions per capita > Percent total	11.1 Ranked 6th. 10% more than South Korea	10.1 Ranked 7th.
Protected area	6.7% Ranked 64th. 3 times more than South Korea	2.4% Ranked 110th.
Pollution perceptions > Dirty, untidy cities	39.44 Ranked 45th.	46.25 Ranked 39th. 17% more than Netherlands
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum	0.17 Ranked 177th.	1.72 Ranked 99th. 10 times more than Netherlands
Pollution > Carbon Dioxide from fossil fuels 2000	64 Ranked 23th.	115 Ranked 10th. 80% more than Netherlands
Pollution perceptions > Free of noise and light pollution	56.52 Ranked 20th. 64% more than South Korea	34.52 Ranked 52nd.
Acidification	43.81% Ranked 11th.	58.9% Ranked 4th. 34% more than Netherlands
Freshwater > Withdrawal	8.86 Ranked 4th.	18.59 Ranked 29th. 2 times more than Netherlands
Pollution > Nuclear waste	12 Ranked 16th.	364 Ranked 7th. 30 times more than Netherlands
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry per capita	67.23 cubic metres Ranked 27th.	465.43 cubic metres Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Netherlands
Pollution > PM10, country level > Micrograms per cubic meter	29.98 Ranked 78th.	30.26 Ranked 77th. 1% more than Netherlands
CO2 emissions > Kg per 2000 PPP $ of GDP	0.3 kg/PPP$ Ranked 91st.	0.53 kg/PPP$ Ranked 40th. 77% more than Netherlands
Proportion of land and marine area under protection	31.48% Ranked 20th. 6 times more than South Korea	5.26% Ranked 143th.
Endangered species protection	100% Ranked 22nd. The same as South Korea	100% Ranked 21st.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons	6.02 Ranked 26th.	9.41 Ranked 16th. 56% more than Netherlands
Pollution perceptions > Urban discomfort from pollution	25 Ranked 47th.	71.67 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Netherlands
Biodiversity > GEF benefits index for biodiversity > 0 = no biodiversity potential to 100 = maximum per million	0.0104 Ranked 189th.	0.0351 Ranked 169th. 3 times more than Netherlands
Pollution > Carbon Dioxide per capita	11 Ranked 8th. 38% more than South Korea	8 Ranked 16th.
Water > Population connected to wastewater treatment	99% Ranked 3rd. 26% more than South Korea	78.8% Ranked 10th.
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved drinking water sources > Urban	100 Ranked 43th. About the same as South Korea	99.74 Ranked 57th.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Rural	100% Ranked 32nd. The same as South Korea	100% Ranked 31st.
Commitment to Development Index (environment)	6.7 Ranked 13th. 60% more than South Korea	4.2 Ranked 24th.
Pollution perceptions > Waste management satisfaction	74.43 Ranked 10th. 20% more than South Korea	61.9 Ranked 22nd.
Pollution > Carbon Dioxide from fossil fuels 2000 per million	4.02 Ranked 4th. 64% more than South Korea	2.45 Ranked 10th.
Pollution > Climate change > Perceived as threat	57% Ranked 41st.	80% Ranked 4th. 40% more than Netherlands
Wildness	0.0 Ranked 140th.	0.0 Ranked 139th.
Forest area > Sq. km per 1000	0.224 kmÂ² Ranked 172nd.	1.3 kmÂ² Ranked 132nd. 6 times more than Netherlands
Threatened species > Mammal	6 Ranked 116th. The same as South Korea	6 Ranked 115th.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households per capita	44.6 cubic metres Ranked 23th.	116.95 cubic metres Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Netherlands
Water > Population supplied by water supply industry	100% Ranked 4th. 12% more than South Korea	89% Ranked 21st.
World Heritage Sites (environmental)	1 Ranked 55th. The same as South Korea	1 Ranked 76th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons	27.46 Ranked 18th.	51.75 Ranked 13th. 88% more than Netherlands
Pollution > Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker	0.185 Ranked 19th. 63% more than South Korea	0.114 Ranked 64th.
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999	36,747 Ranked 26th.	107,399 Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Netherlands
Breeding birds threatened	2.09% Ranked 79th.	22.32% Ranked 4th. 11 times more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000	1.53 Ranked 36th.	5.66 Ranked 9th. 4 times more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt	89,793.83 Ranked 17th. About the same as South Korea	89,434.46 Ranked 18th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt per 1000	3.94 Ranked 37th. 11% more than South Korea	3.54 Ranked 45th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > Kt per 1000	5.4 Ranked 11th. 3 times more than South Korea	1.81 Ranked 40th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > Kt	25,441.65 Ranked 35th.	279,656.42 Ranked 9th. 11 times more than Netherlands
Climate change > Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent per million	305.38 Ranked 23th. 38% more than South Korea	220.7 Ranked 38th.
Sanitation > Population with improved sanitation > Urban	100 Ranked 35th. The same as South Korea	100 Ranked 33th.
Urban SO2 concentration	10 micrograms/m3 Ranked 130th.	52.41 micrograms/m3 Ranked 63th. 5 times more than Netherlands
Pollution > Nuclear waste efficiency	0.2 Ranked 15th.	2.3 Ranked 8th. 11 times more than Netherlands
Sustainability-satisfying companies	64.5% Ranked 5th.	0.0 Ranked 26th.
Water > Population connected to wastewater collecting system	99% Ranked 3rd. 26% more than South Korea	78.8% Ranked 20th.
Water > Proportion of marine area under protection	61.82% Ranked 6th. 16 times more than South Korea	3.94% Ranked 79th.
Environmental agreement compliance	6.18 Ranked 6th. 38% more than South Korea	4.48 Ranked 32nd.
Pollution > Carbon dioxide 1999 per 1000	2.32 Ranked 31st. 1% more than South Korea	2.3 Ranked 32nd.
Freshwater > Withdrawal per million	0.552 Ranked 3rd. 40% more than South Korea	0.395 Ranked 61st.
Pollution > Nuclear waste per million	0.764 Ranked 15th.	7.86 Ranked 7th. 10 times more than Netherlands
Water > Salinisation	623.12 Ranked 68th. 4 times more than South Korea	141.33 Ranked 128th.
Pollution > Carbon Dioxide from fossil fuels 2000 > Per $ GDP	0.0133 per $100 million Ranked 10th. 7% more than South Korea	0.0124 per $100 million Ranked 11th.
Fertiliser > Consumption	5,132.45 hundred grams/hectare Ranked 7th. About the same as South Korea	5,117.1 hundred grams/hectare Ranked 8th.
Urban NO2 concentration	58 micrograms/m3 Ranked 49th. 10% more than South Korea	52.86 micrograms/m3 Ranked 65th.
Non-wildness	43.79% Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than South Korea	20.92% Ranked 15th.
Water pollution > Chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions	11.15% Ranked 15th.	12.97% Ranked 11th. 16% more than Netherlands
International agreements > Signed but not ratified	none of the selected agreements	none of the selected agreements
Climate change > CO2 emissions from other sectors, excluding residential buildings and commercial and public services > % of total fuel combustion	3.45% Ranked 51st. 2 times more than South Korea	1.6% Ranked 81st.
Water pollution > Paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions	25.7% Ranked 15th. 36% more than South Korea	18.88% Ranked 16th.
Marine protected areas > % of territorial waters	0.541% Ranked 124th. 3 times more than South Korea	0.17% Ranked 137th.
Adjusted savings > Carbon dioxide damage > % of GNI	0.16% of GNI Ranked 146th.	0.43% of GNI Ranked 76th. 3 times more than Netherlands
Water pollution > Textile industry > % of total BOD emissions	2.61% Ranked 103th.	13.62% Ranked 16th. 5 times more than Netherlands
Pollution > Water pollution, clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions	4.01% Ranked 42nd. 35% more than South Korea	2.96% Ranked 56th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > % of total	35.93% Ranked 156th. 17% more than South Korea	30.82% Ranked 163th.
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Industrial	60% Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than South Korea	16% Ranked 32nd.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from solid fuel consumption > % of total	13.97% Ranked 62nd.	49.27% Ranked 20th. 4 times more than Netherlands
Climate change > Other greenhouse gas emissions, HFC, PFC and SF6 > Thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent	5,074 Ranked 19th.	10,905 Ranked 13th. 2 times more than Netherlands
Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$, % of GDP	84.08% Ranked 81st. 9% more than South Korea	77.32% Ranked 5th.
Adjusted net national income > Current US$, % of GDP	85.36% Ranked 61st.	87.33% Ranked 39th. 2% more than Netherlands
Water > Drinking water > Population with improved sanitation > Rural	100 Ranked 32nd. The same as South Korea	100 Ranked 31st.
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Domestic	6% Ranked 5th.	36% Ranked 17th. 6 times more than Netherlands
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry	1.1 billion cubic metres Ranked 14th.	22.27 billion cubic metres Ranked 1st. 20 times more than Netherlands
Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > Kyoto Protocol sign date	29 April 1998	25 September 1998
Forest area > % of land area	10.77% of land area Ranked 145th.	63.46% of land area Ranked 20th. 6 times more than Netherlands
Water pollution > Metal industry > % of total BOD emissions	7.63% Ranked 43th.	11.37% Ranked 9th. 49% more than Netherlands
Pollution > Water pollution, wood industry > % of total BOD emissions	2.55% Ranked 41st. 3 times more than South Korea	0.885% Ranked 55th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from liquid fuel consumption > Kt	65,419.28 Ranked 29th.	174,919.57 Ranked 16th. 3 times more than Netherlands
Water pollution > Food industry > % of total BOD emissions	43.25% Ranked 71st. 68% more than South Korea	25.78% Ranked 45th.
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks dissatisfaction	30.56 Ranked 47th.	46.25 Ranked 29th. 51% more than Netherlands
Water pollution > Other industry > % of total BOD emissions	8.33% Ranked 25th.	15.71% Ranked 2nd. 89% more than Netherlands
Adjusted savings > Particulate emission damage > % of GNI	0.57% of GNI Ranked 59th.	0.6% of GNI Ranked 56th. 5% more than Netherlands
Total natural resources rents > % of GDP	1.07% Ranked 120th. 15 times more than South Korea	0.0695% Ranked 154th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > Million metric tons per million	1.64 Ranked 8th. 58% more than South Korea	1.04 Ranked 21st.
Organic water pollutant > BOD emissions > Kg per day per worker	0.18 kg per day per worker Ranked 67th. 50% more than South Korea	0.12 kg per day per worker Ranked 48th.
Freshwater > Withdrawal > Agricultural	34% Ranked 3rd.	48% Ranked 102nd. 41% more than Netherlands
Oil rents > % of GDP	0.0817% Ranked 70th. 38 times more than South Korea	0.00217% Ranked 83th.
Water pollution > Clay and glass industry > % of total BOD emissions	0.16% Ranked 69th.	0.2% Ranked 32nd. 25% more than Netherlands
Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent per million	0.15 Ranked 4th.	-0.732 Ranked 18th.
Pollution > Water pollution, chemical industry > % of total BOD emissions	14.1% Ranked 9th. 17% more than South Korea	12.05% Ranked 17th.
Natural gas rents > % of GDP	0.988% Ranked 30th. 143 times more than South Korea	0.00692% Ranked 77th.
Pollution > Water pollution, metal industry > % of total BOD emissions	3.1% Ranked 34th.	4.21% Ranked 20th. 36% more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > % of total fuel combustion	38.26% Ranked 67th.	57.63% Ranked 20th. 51% more than Netherlands
Pollution > Greenhouse gas emissions > United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change sign date	June 4, 1992	June 13, 1992
Water > Suspended solids	3.26 mls/litre Ranked 122nd. 93% more than South Korea	1.69 mls/litre Ranked 140th.
Climate change > CO2 emissions from residential buildings and commercial and public services > % of total fuel combustion	15.74% Ranked 20th. 79% more than South Korea	8.81% Ranked 56th.
PM10 > Country level > Micrograms per cubic meter	34.11 mcg/mÂ³ Ranked 110th.	38.22 mcg/mÂ³ Ranked 97th. 12% more than Netherlands
Pollution > Water pollution, food industry > % of total BOD emissions	18.24% Ranked 27th. 3 times more than South Korea	6.3% Ranked 63th.
Pollution > Water pollution, other industry > % of total BOD emissions	42.5% Ranked 19th.	58.89% Ranked 2nd. 39% more than Netherlands
Pollution > Water pollution, paper and pulp industry > % of total BOD emissions	13.4% Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than South Korea	5.36% Ranked 32nd.
Climate change > GHG net emissions/removals by LUCF > Mt of CO2 equivalent	2.48 Ranked 3rd.	-34.642 Ranked 31st.
Water > Net freshwater supplied by water supply industry to households	729 million cubic metres Ranked 9th.	5.6 billion cubic metres Ranked 1st. 8 times more than Netherlands
Water pollution > Wood industry > % of total BOD emissions	1.18% Ranked 84th.	1.46% Ranked 40th. 24% more than Netherlands
Pollution > Nitrogen Oxides per capita	28 Ranked 22nd. The same as South Korea	28 Ranked 21st.
Water > Phosphorus concentration	0.27 mls/litre Ranked 88th.	1.13 mls/litre Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Netherlands
Pollution perceptions > Green space and parks satisfaction	69.44 Ranked 12th. 29% more than South Korea	53.75 Ranked 31st.
Pollution > Water pollution, textile industry > % of total BOD emissions	2.09% Ranked 59th.	9.34% Ranked 37th. 4 times more than Netherlands
Climate change > CO2 emissions from gaseous fuel consumption > % of total	49.32% Ranked 17th. 3 times more than South Korea	15.76% Ranked 74th.

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