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In The Top Ten List Of Green Countries, None Are English Speaking
In the top ten of the greenest countries in the world today, there is not one English speaking country. The largest English language country in the world, the United States, does not even appear in the top 20.
The closest is New Zealand at number eleven.
The following is a recent list of the top ten “green” countries from one of several sources. The order could differ from source to source and most probably will have changed by the time of publication.
ICELAND:
At the top of the eco-chart is Iceland, a country that takes its environment very seriously and invests heavily in sustainability. Rated as one of the greenest countries in the world, it has been at the forefront with a growing number of programs that are eco-friendly. The country rates on the Environmental Performance Index with a score of 93.5.
The government’s focus is on the production of electricity and heat by utilizing Iceland’s geothermal resources. There have been many programs implemented in the fight against ocean pollution. Government priority is to ensure waters are kept clean and fishing is done while protecting the environment.
