All the inhabitants of the Earth are well aware that a person's longevity is directly related to his lifestyle and the state of the environment. If each person can choose and adjust the way of life for himself, then it is unlikely that he will be able to change the state of the environment in a single state alone. Unfortunately, to the question: “What is the cleanest country in the world?”, You will not hear the word “Russia” in response. Despite the fact that environmentalists predict a significant improvement in the environmental situation in our country, it is unlikely that in the near future we will see it in first place among the countries leading in environmental protection.
A group of European scientists conducted extensive research to identify the most environmentally friendly countries in the world. The results were published in Forbes magazine.
The state of the ecology of states was assessed according to 25 criteria, ranging from air and water quality to the use of pesticides and other harmful substances in agriculture. Studies have shown that the cleanest states on planet Earthlocated on the European continent.
Switzerland has topped the list titled "The Cleanest Country in the World", taking first place on the list. Why Switzerland? And all because among the countries located on the territory of Central Europe, this state was the only one that showed 100% result in such indicators as forest he alth, water quality, sewage disposal and restriction on the use of pesticides. According to experts, in Switzerland, the average human life expectancy is 81 years due to the excellent state of the environment.
The question is, how did the Swiss manage to achieve such impressive results?
Switzerland today is not only the cleanest country in the world, it is also a champion in recycling: more than 75% of all recyclable waste goes to recycling plants. In addition, Switzerland today is not only the cleanest country in the world, it is the least dependent on the supply of combustible fuel, as the authorities consider it a priority to use only renewable natural resources for electricity supply, the least environmentally friendly.
Perhaps it is precisely the fact that the current cleanest country in the world is two-thirds forests, mountains and lakes (and Switzerland has to import most of its natural resources) that makes local authorities and the population treat with respect and gratitude what nature gives them.
As for Russia, in the matter of cleaning up and protecting the environment, itranked last among more than 30 states, “due to” progressive deterioration not only in this area, but also due to overfishing and loss of forest areas (period 2000-2010).
It turns out that all over the world, where more and more people talk about a possible shortage of food and water resources, they understand that their number directly depends on how a person will treat his surrounding nature in the future. And only in Russia, where natural resources are still in abundance, the government and ordinary citizens are firmly convinced that all talk about protecting nature is the lot of the “crazy greens” or the innocent entertainment of the rich, and the vital resources of our vast Motherland will never end..
