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∙ 14y agoLinfen, China, where residents say they literally choke on coal dust in the evenings, exemplifies many Chinese cities
Haina, Dominican Republic, has severe lead contamination because of lead battery recycling, a problem common throughout poorer countries
Ranipet, India, where leather tanning wastes contaminate groundwater with hexavalent chromium, made famous by Erin Brockovich, resulting in water that apparently stings like an insect bite
Mailuu-Suu, Kyrgyzstan, home to nearly 2 million cubic meters of radioactive mining waste that threatens the entire Ferghana valley, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in Central Asia that also experiences high rates of seismic activity
La Oroya, Peru, where the metal processing plant, owned by the Missouri-based Doe Run Corporation, leads to toxic emissions of lead
Dzerzinsk, Russia, one of the country's principal chemical weapons manufacturing sites until the end of the Cold War
Norilsk, Russia, which houses the world's largest heavy metals smelting complex;
Rudnaya Pristan, Russia, where lead contamination resulted in child blood lead levels eight to 20 times maximum allowable U.S. levels
Chernobyl, Ukraine, infamous site of a nuclear meltdown 20 years ago; and
Kabwe, Zambia, where child blood levels of lead are five to 10 times the allowable EPA maximum
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Which continent is the most polluted?
Asia is the most polluted continent.
Which is world's least polluted country?
new zealand
What is the most polluted sea?
The Mediterranean sea is the most polluted sea in the world. At least 6,000 Pieces of garbage gets dropped in each year. Its polluted because The sea has no current
The most easily polluted groundwater reservoirs are?
The most easily polluted groundwater reservoirs are water table confined aquifers.
What is the most polluted continent?
Europe
Why is Qatar is considered the most polluted country?
It isn't. Qatar is the 48th most polluted country. The most polluted country is China.
What country is the most polluted in EUROPE?
The most polluted country in Europe is Russia. In fact, Russia is the 3rd most polluting country in the world.
Why is Australia the most polluted country?
It isn't. Australia isn't even in the top 10 most polluted countries.The most polluted country is China.Australia is the 17th polluted country.The top 5 polluted countries in the word are:ChinaUnited StatesRussiaIndiaJapan
Is China the most polluted country?
yes
Which is the most polluted country of Asia?
China
Is the United States the most polluted country in the world?
No. The United States is the second most polluted country in the world.The top 5 polluted countries in the world, according to United Nations figures, are:ChinaUnited StatesRussiaIndiaJapan
Where in the world has the worst pollution?
The country that produces the most carbon dioxide emissions is China, which is responsible for over 20 percent of carbon dioxide pollution. The overall most polluted city in the world is Ahvaz, located in the country of Iran. Lastly, the country considered the most polluted is Mongolia, which is heavily polluted due to a complete lack of modern energy efficiency and an abundance of outdated technology.
Which continent is the most polluted?
Asia is the most polluted continent.
Where is the is the most non polluted country in the world?
I think its Iceland they use volcanoes to create energy
What is the most poluted country?
The most polluted country is China. It emits about 8. 3 billion metric tons of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. The United States and India occupy the second and third places on this list respectively.
Is Hollywood a polluted country?
Hollywood isn't a country.
What is the most polluted mountain?
Mount Everest is the most polluted mountain!!!
