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
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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