Pollution endangers not only a person’s health, but also the environment where he lives. As regards the dangers of pollution, here is a list of the top 10 most polluted countries in the world:
Peru – The environmental problems in Peru are soil erosion, soil pollution, water and air pollution, and deforestation. In Peru, water pollution is caused by industrial waste and oil-related waste.
Pakistan – The main problem in this country is potable water and sanitation. Approximately 80% of the population do not have flush toilets in Pakistan.
Kuwait – The Gulf War caused major damage to this country. Oil pollutes a huge part in the deserts of Kuwait. Most children acquired leukaemia, due to the radiation of depleted uranium.
Saudi Arabia – The oil spills caused by the Gulf War triggered severe pollution in various bodies of water in this country. With the rapid growth of population in Saudi Arabia, the sewage systems are inadequate, and the underground water is also contaminated and unfit for human use.
Ethiopia – Ethiopia experiences environmental problems that cause the agricultural balance to be unstable. Also, chemical pollution in this country has caused severe diseases.
Russia – Industrial and secret military factories in Russia cause air pollution and the depletion of the ozone layer.
Indonesia – Indonesia experiences garbage disposal dilemmas, due to improper industrial planning.
India – The Indian waters are polluted with billions of waste materials.
China – There is scarcity in safe drinking water in China. About 500 million people suffer from diseases caused by contaminated water.
United States – The United States is the world’s biggest culprit of green house effect and global warming.
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