The National Statistical Institute informs users of statistical information that the annual bilingual (Bulgarian/English) publication Environment 2009 (on CD) is already available. The publication contains environmental data from NSI statistical surveys in 2009. The main indicators are presented for the 2004 – 2009 period.

The information is systematized in the following sections:

• Emissions in the air;

• Water abstraction, water supply, water use, waste water, waste water treatment plants;

• Waste - generated waste, industrial waste by kind of economic activity, municipal and demolution waste;

• Expenditure on protection and restoration of the environment - acquisition and maintenance of fixed assets with ecological use; sources of funding;

• Availability and movement of tangible fixed assets with ecological use;

• Noise pollution;

• Protected natural scenery;

• Crimes against environment with penalties imposed and convicted persons.

The data are aggregated by branch, territorial and geographical aspects. Information is presented in tables and graphics. Each chapter contains methodological notes and an analysis. The publication is of interest to the public, the Government, ecologists and economists.

The publication is published on the NSI website and is also available on CD-ROM.

EUR 12 for a CD

Price includes VAT.

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 Electronic edition of the publication “Environment 2009”