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 Much of the world has made encouraging strides in reducing toxic problems such as water and air pollution that have long plagued communities.

First covered Jul 8, 2026 · 3:00 AM PT · 1 article

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23h Guardian 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 Much of the world has made encouraging…

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