SDG 12 · Indicator
SO₂ emissions embodied in imports
kg/capita
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Description
Net imports of SO2 emissions associated with the trade in goods and services. These have severe health impacts and are a significant cause of premature mortality worldwide. Trade in goods mean that health impacts of air pollution occur far away from the point of consumption.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of .
Reference
Zhang et. al. (2017)