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2008 Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
Entry ID: CIESIN_SEDAC_EPI_2008

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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 ... View entire text

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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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 90.0   S: -55.0   E: 180.0   W: -180.0

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...
Location Keywords
CONTINENT > AFRICA > NORTHERN AFRICA > ALGERIA
CONTINENT > AFRICA > WESTERN AFRICA > BENIN
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Science Keywords
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Platform
SHIPS Ancillary Description
R/V NBP > R/V Nathaniel B. Palmer Ancillary Description
Instrument
SEISMOMETERS Ancillary Description
Access Constraints unrestricted
Use Constraints UTIG use rules apply, no commercial DB or Web use without permission.
Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Originating Center
UTX-AUSTIN/IG
Data Center
Seismic Data Center, Institute for Geophysics, University of Texas at Austin Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.ig.utexas.edu/sdc/
Dataset ID: NBP0002NBP0007A

Data Center Personnel
Name: GAIL LYNN CHRISTESON
Phone: 512-471-0463
Email: gail at ig.utexas.edu
Contact Address:
Institute For Geophysics
University of Texas
4412 Spicewood Springs Rd, Bldg 600
City: Austin
Province or State: TX
Postal Code: 78759
Country: USA
Personnel
JAMES AUSTIN, JR.
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: 512-471-0450
Email: jamie at ig.utexas.edu
Contact Address:
Institute For Geophysics
University of Texas
4412 Spicewood Springs Rd, Bldg 600
City: Austin
Province or State: TX
Postal Code: 78759
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Barker, D. H. N., Christeson, G., Austin, J.A., and Dalziel, I.W.D., 2003,
Back-arc basin evolution and cordilleran orogenesis: Insights from new ocean
bottom seismograph refraction profiling in Bransfield Strait, Antarctica,
Geology, vol. 31, p. 107-110.

Christeson, G.L., Barker, D. H. N., Austin, J.A., and Dalziel, I.W.D., 2003,
Deep crustal structure of Bransfield Strait: Initiation of a backarc basin by
rift reactivation and propagation, Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 108,
p. 2492, DOI: 10.129/2003JB002468.
Creation and Review Dates
Last DIF Revision Date: 2010-07-09

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