Yale University's ranking of 149 countries according to an environmental performance index (EPI)--a weighting of carbon and sulfur emissions, water purity and conservation practices. The top five are Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Costa Rica. Although most developed nations do better, some developing countries do exceptionally good. VN and Laos make it 76 and 101 respectively. Cambodia ranks 136 with the score of 53.8, meaning it is one of the most polluted places to live.Monday, January 28, 2008
The world's greenest countries
Yale University's ranking of 149 countries according to an environmental performance index (EPI)--a weighting of carbon and sulfur emissions, water purity and conservation practices. The top five are Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Costa Rica. Although most developed nations do better, some developing countries do exceptionally good. VN and Laos make it 76 and 101 respectively. Cambodia ranks 136 with the score of 53.8, meaning it is one of the most polluted places to live.
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Amazing! Cambodia is one of the most polluted countries although it has a small population and no any significant heavy industry!
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