European countries top ‘scorecard’ on climate progress while US slips to 27th
Estonia, Luxembourg, and the UK ranked highest in the Yale University environmental index, with the US slipping to 27th place. The 2024 scorecard assesses 177 countries on their environmental efforts, revealing that many lack adequate progress on climate issues. Despite some improvements, global response to the climate crisis remains insufficient amid increasing heatwaves and emissions challenges.
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Published 08 Jul 2026, 10:00 UTC · Updated 08 Jul 2026, 10:20 UTC
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