[amelius]

France seems to be doing a little bit better than the rest of Europe. Is that because of their nuclear plants?

[saalaa]

Yes.

Edit: I forgot to mention we have French Guiana which is essentially untouched forest and which offsets most comparison maps (biodiversity is a famous example).

[forinti]

France is also a lot less dense than is neighbours to the east. It stands as 114/km2 when its neighbours have 200/km2 or more.

I guess this is also why South America does so well.

[schallertd]

Probably yes. Nuclear energy is in fact very friendly while in operation, but the aftermath has to be finally solved. God damnit.