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Global Water and Air Quality by City
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This dataset provides a critical look into global water and air quality, offering insights into the environmental health of numerous cities and countries. It highlights the profound connection between clean water and human well-being, drawing attention to the challenges posed by industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and plastic pollution. With only a small percentage of Earth's water readily available for human consumption, this data serves as a vital tool for understanding current environmental stressors and envisioning a future where every drop of water is life-sustaining. It allows for the identification of regions facing significant pollution challenges and supports efforts to promote sustainable practices and collective action for environmental protection.
Columns
- City: The name of the city. There are 3796 unique city names within the dataset.
- Region: The region or state where the city is located. This column has some missing values, but includes 1152 unique regions, with 'England' being the most common.
- Country: The country where the city is located. The dataset covers 177 unique countries, with the 'United States of America' being the most frequently occurring.
- AirQuality: A numerical score representing the air quality of the city, ranging from 0 to 100. The mean air quality score is approximately 62.3.
- WaterPollution: A numerical score indicating the water pollution level of the city, ranging from 0 to 100. The mean water pollution score is approximately 44.6.
Distribution
This dataset is provided in a CSV (Comma Separated Values) format, with the filename
Cities1.csv. The file size is 185.21 kB. It contains 3963 rows or records, with complete data for the 'City', 'Country', 'AirQuality', and 'WaterPollution' columns.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Analysing global environmental trends in air and water quality.
- Identifying geographical areas with high levels of pollution for targeted environmental initiatives.
- Supporting research on public health impacts of pollution, urban sustainability, and ecological studies.
- Informing policy decisions related to environmental regulation, urban planning, and resource management.
- Educating the public on disparities in environmental quality across different regions and the importance of clean water.
- Developing comparative studies between countries and regions on their environmental performance.
Coverage
The dataset offers global geographical coverage, encompassing cities within 177 unique countries, including prominent examples like the United States, China, and various European nations. Specific regions highlighted in related analyses include Sierra Leone, the Central African Republic, Micronesia, Norway, Finland, Palau, and Liechtenstein. The time range for the air and water quality data in
Cities1.csv is 2020. While the dataset itself doesn't contain demographic specifics, the environmental quality data inherently relates to the well-being of human populations and ecosystems globally.License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Environmental Scientists and Researchers studying pollution patterns and their impacts.
- Government Agencies and Non-Governmental Organisations focused on environmental protection and public health.
- Urban Planners and City Officials seeking to improve city liveability and sustainability.
- Data Analysts and Statisticians interested in environmental data modelling.
- Educators and Students for academic projects on environmental science, geography, or public health.
- Advocacy Groups to raise awareness and support campaigns for cleaner environments.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Water and Air Quality by City
- Urban Environmental Pollution Data
- World City Pollution Index 2020
- Environmental Health Metrics for Cities
- Clean Water and Air: A Global Overview
Attributes
Original Data Source: Global Water and Air Quality by City
QUALITY