| Topics for statistical information:Air Pollution Statistics
- Air pollution is one of the primary health problems for many cities. These data show the levels of certain particulates in some of the world's major cities.Country Information - Information is provided for each country and region of the world. The data tell about the people, environment, and economy. Endangered Species
- This is a list of endangered animals, birds, and sea creatures. Many of these animals face a serious risk of extinction, as do many other species that we may never know about.Energy Efficiency and Emissions
- Every country's emissions of carbon dioxide are shown along with the level of use of fuel. Also, the amount of energy used per dollar of GNP shows how efficiently countries are using energy. For many developing countries, this figure is low because they produce cheap goods in large, polluting factories. The wealthier countries no longer have as many factories and have become rich enough to start thinking about concerns like pollution.Energy Production and Use - This shows how much energy is produced by each country and how much is imported or exported. Energy usage can be a strong measurement of development, especially among the newly developing nations. Of course, energy production creates environmental problems as well.Forest Resources
- This information gives statistics on the forest resources of each country. Maps showing forest cover by type of forest are also given.Growth of Output - This information shows how quickly economies have grown since 1980. The data are broken down by economic sector.Industrial Development
- These statistics measure the level of industrial development in each country and show economic figures, especially for the industrial sector.Land Use and Deforestation
- This shows the amount of land each country has, how it is using it, and how dense the population is. It also shows deforestation rates. As populations expand, they require more resources and more land that could otherwise remain preserved.Marine Environments
- Information about habitats and species in marine environments are provided by country along with a list of the protected reserve areas in the country.Population
- These population statistics show population growth from 1980-1997 and also try to predict the population in 2015. They also show how the oldest segment of the population is increasing or declining in numbers. Along with economic development, population increases are among the most important factors influencing the environment.Poverty
- These statistics show the percentage of people below the national and international poverty lines for many countries. Poverty has been largely responsible for forcing people onto poor land, which has resulted in such problems as desertification. Problems with poverty also often prevent governments from taking environmental concerns into consideration.State of the World's Forests
- This document is linked to many other documents on the world's forests. The information discusses the current state of forests and how forest areas are changing. Information is also provided for each region of the world.Traffic and Congestion
- These statistics show the number of automobiles by type per capita. Automobiles are one of the leading causes of pollution. This problem can be easily seen in cities with dense populations where there are many cars because there is often a large amount of smog in these cities.Urbanization
- This table shows the size of the urban population and the portion of the national population that lives in urban areas. In some poorer countries, the urban areas have horrible and highly dangerous environments. In Mexico City, for example, children and the elderly are encouraged to live outside of the city.Water Pollution
- These statistics show how much pollution countries create and what economic sectors are responsible for this pollution. Often, pollutants in the water can lead to health problems when the water is not properly cleaned. |
