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State of Environment - forest
Forest land covers approximately half of Estonia's land area, and its area changes have been small in recent decades.
Forest land covers approximately half of Estonia's land area, and its area changes have been small in recent decades.
The oil shale industry is the largest waste generator in Estonia, accounting for over 70% of total waste generation.
Overview of the state of Estonia’s ecosystems, pressure factors, and mitigation measures.
According to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), the global average temperature has increased by 1.1°C compared to pre-industrial levels, and the rise continues at a rate of 0.2°C every 10 years.