Global environmental risks per country - H

Source of the photo
ENFO
Author of the description
Gruiz Katalin

 

Haiti

extensive deforestation (much of the remaining forested land is being cleared for agriculture and used as fuel); soil erosion; inadequate supplies of potable water

 

 

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

NA

 

 

Holy See (Vatican City)

NA

 

 

Honduras

urban population expanding; deforestation results from logging and the clearing of land for agricultural purposes; further land degradation and soil erosion hastened by uncontrolled development and improper land use practices such as farming of marginal lands; mining activities polluting Lago de Yojoa (the country's largest source of fresh water), as well as several rivers and streams, with heavy metals

 

 

Hong Kong

air and water pollution from rapid urbanization

 

 

Hungary

the upgrading of Hungary's standards in waste management, energy efficiency, and air, soil, and water pollution to meet EU requirements will require large investments

 

Source of description

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2032.html?countryName=&countryCode=&regionCode=2