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2008 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Entry ID:
CIESIN_SEDAC_EPI_2008
Summary
Abstract:
The 2008 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) centers on two broad environmental protection objectives: (1) reducing environmental stresses on human health, and (2) promoting ecosystem vitality and sound natural resource management. Derived from a careful review of the environmental literature, these twin goals mirror the priorities expressed by policymakers. Environmental health and ecosystem ...
 Purpose: To provide quantitative metrics for evaluating a country's environmental performance in different policy categories relative to clearly defined targets.
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Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP)/Yale University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)/Columbia University, World Economic Forum (WEF), and Joint Research Centre (JRC)/European Commission
Dataset Title:
2008 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Dataset Release Date:
2008
Dataset Release Place:
New Haven, CT
Dataset Publisher:
Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy (YCELP)/Yale University
Version:
2008.00
Data Presentation Form:
document, tabular
Online Resource:
http://sedac.ciesin.columbia.edu/data/set/epi-environmental-perform...
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Data Resolution
Latitude Resolution:
5 km
Longitude Resolution: 5 km Horizontal Resolution Range: 1 km - < 10 km or approximately .01 degree - < .09 degree Temporal Resolution: 5-minute Temporal Resolution Range: 1 minute - < 1 hour Science Keywords
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Quality
The 'version 004' or 'collection 004' product is better than 'version
003' and earlier versions. The quality of this version 004 product is ...
Access Constraints
Available to public to gain familiarity with the data format and parameters.
Use Constraints
This Data set (version 004/collection 004) is of 'Provisional'
Quality. Even though, it is based on better calibration algorithm but ... Ancillary Keywords
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Distribution
Distribution Media:
Online (FTP)
Distribution Size:
15 GB
Distribution Format:
HDF
Fees:
None
Personnel
Publications/References
Ackerman, S. A., W. L. Smith and H. E. Revercomb, 1990: The 27-28
October 1986 FIRE IFO cirrus case study: spectral properties of cirrus clouds in the 8-12 micron window. Mon. Wea. Rev., 118, 2377-2388. Ackerman, S. K. Strabala, P.Menzel, R. Frey, C. Moeller, and ... Extended Metadata Properties
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2003-04-03
Last DIF Revision Date:
2011-05-04
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