Happy Planet Index Reveals Uneven Progress Toward Climate Goals

CleanTechnica
By Carolyn FortunaJul 14, 2026, 7:36 am88 pts
The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is the world’s leading measure of sustainable wellbeing. It is calculated from three components: average life expectancy, self-reported wellbeing, and ecological footprint. The latest edition, released today by the Hot or Cool Institute, reveals that, while no country has yet…

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