SDG 12 · Indicator
SO2 emissions
kg/capita
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Good progress or SDG achieved
Challenges remain
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US Performance
Significant challenges remain
13.31
Description
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) emissions, in kilograms per capita.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1.61, indicating an accepting level of emissions per capita at 1.61 kg/capita.
Reference
National Emissions Inventory 2014 Version 2, Environmental Protection Agency