European countries top ‘scorecard’ on climate progress while US slips to 27th

A new Yale University index ranks European nations as leaders in climate progress, while the United States has fallen to 27th place. The report evaluates countries based on 47 indicators, including pollution reduction and ecosystem sustainability.
Tallinn is the capital and main governmental, financial, industrial and cultural centre of Estonia. Photograph: Karol Serewis/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Tallinn is the capital and main governmental, financial, industrial and cultural centre of Estonia. Photograph: Karol Serewis/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Environment European countries top ‘scorecard’ on climate progress while US slips to 27th Estonia, Luxembourg and UK are the top three in biennial Yale University index in tackling pollution and other issues
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