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How the ONS values the natural world

As well as measuring changes to our society and economy, the Office for National Statistics has also been radically improving its measurement ofwhat the naturalworldprovidestousas part of its Beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP)agenda.Todaywepublished improved estimates ofourUK NaturalCapitalAccounts. Tristan Pettand Harry Davieswrite about how thesefigures are put together and what they show about our changing environment.

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