Green environments have been linked with
healthy living, higher satisfaction, and sustainability. Many countries around
the world are taking a serious look at their environment in a bid to make it
more sustainable. Here are five greenest countries in the world and how they do
it.
Slovenia
Slovenia
came in fifth in the Environmental Performance Index in 2016 with an average
score of 88.98. Slovenia is a global leader when it comes to protecting the
natural habitats. It has large swatches of protected zones as well as documented
species under its care. It is currently battling with nitrogen dioxide which
most of the residents claim to be the greatest threat to their well being.
Denmark
Demark is
known for its commitment to improving water and sanitation, biodiversity, water
resources and habitats. It is also very keen in conserving ecosystems in its
jurisdiction. Recently, it pledged 1.9 billion USD towards the environment
protection initiative called ‘Green Growth Initiative.' It scored 89.21 and
came fourth in EPI rating. In fact,
Copenhagen is the greenest city in the world. People here love to ride to the
work rather than use gasoline fueled cars that pollute the environment.
Sweden
Sweden has
made strides in combating climate change, seeking renewable sources of energy
and dealing with environment impact on health. It leads Europe in wastewater
treatment and ensuring high-quality drinking water. Although it is still working on increasing
the rainforest cover, it ranks very well on initiatives to prevent pollution.
The 2016 EPI report awarded it 90.43 percent making it third greenest country
in the world.
Iceland
Iceland
has used its geology to improve its environment. For example, it produced 25
percent of its power from geothermal stations, something not done anywhere in the
world. All the Iceland’s electricity is from renewable sources such as hydro
and wind.
The
country also performs well in good air quality, protecting its natural
habitats, reigning on the climate change and lowering the impact of the
environment n the general health of her population. It is second in the EPI
index with a score of 90.51
Finland
Finland is one of the world’s most forested
countries. It has also made a commitment to become a carbon-neutral country in
that it does not exceed the nature’s capacity to carry the carbon by 2050. It
also performs well in ensuring good air quality, protecting water resources and
habitats as well as protecting water species
If the country you live in is not listed here, think about the many things that you can do to get your country on top.
