The World's Most Polluted Places

The Blacksmith Institute has created a list of the world's worst ecological disaster areas.

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Extra Credit Directions:

                                     1.  There are ten cities listed, as hotlinks, below. Read about each
                                          city. Select the five that you consider the most polluted Write
                                          a summary that indicates how/why they are considered polluted.
                                          In your summary include the picture provided and a minimum
                                          of one additional picture.
                                          You may use the link/reference provided but you must
                                          include one additional reference for each city. Your review
                                          must have two references for each city.

                                    2.   Are there any cities in the United States that deserve to replace
                                          one of the cities on the list. Defend you answer.

                                    3.   There are some individuals that indicate that we (U.S.) are
                                          responsible for the pollution in these countries and should pay
                                          to help in their clean-up.
State your position and support you
                                          position with examples. 

  1. Linfen, China

  2. Tianying, China

  3. Sukinda, India

  4. Vapi, India

  5. La Oroya, Peru

  6. Dzerzhinsk, Russia

  7. Norilsk, Russia

  8. Chernobyl, Ukraine

  9. Sumgayit, Azerbaijan

10. Kabwe, Zambia

 

How the List Was Chosen