SDG 12 ยท Indicator

Toxic Chemical Pollution

RSEI hazard lbs/sq mi


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Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Significant challenges remain

3670704.25



Description

Toxic chemicals released into air and land from production-related waste, weighted by toxicity (RSEI).

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 43329.43, indicating the decrease to an acceptable level of toxic chemical pollution of 43329.43 RSEI hazard lbs/sq mi.

Reference

EPA

Toxic Chemical Pollution