Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Economic System
Economic structure
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GDP per capita
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Investment share in GDP
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Balance of trade and services
Consumption and production patterns
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Distance traveled per capita by mode of transportation
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Energy sources/consumption per household/capita
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Intensity of energy usage
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Intensity of material use
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Generation of municipal/industrial/hazardous wastes
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Waste recycling and reuse
Institutional framework
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Host region sustainable development strategy
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Regulatory enforcement
Institutional capacity
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Expenditure in research and development
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Economic and human losses due to natural disasters
Natural resource capital
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Proven mineral/coal reserves
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Cutoff grade
Productive capital
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Road infrastructure
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Public health facilities
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Sources of energy/water supply
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Waste treatment facilities
Human capital
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Population
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Public health
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Education levels
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Literacy
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Economic livelihood
Social capital
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Training
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Regional development planning
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Participatory decision-making
Environmental capital
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Extent of areas of particular value (biodiversity, forest, wet lands, coral reefs, etc)
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Cultural heritage sites
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Recreation areas
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Landscape of recognized beauty
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