Appendix I

Environmental Performances of Developed Countries

Figures I.1 and I.2 provide a snapshot of a development in the environmental impact and performances of the developed countries. The figures are from 1998/1999 (OECD, 1999b). The lines on the graph are simply a visual aid and are not representative of any connections. GDP and population trends are shown as a reference. The figures reveal significant differences among the developed countries.

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Figure I.1 Energy consumption and related pollution of developed countries

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