, On Monday 10 October 2011
from Yahoo!
Emerging nations around the world are often heralded for their fast
growth but we don't often hear about the downsides of that rapid
development.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released a report on air
quality in countries around the globe, on which we based a list of the
ten most polluted countries. Almost all the worst offenders are either
major oil and gas producers, or emerging economies that are growing
rapidly.
The WHO study looked at air quality in 91 countries, measured by the
amount of PM10 particles per cubic meter. PM10 particles are particles
of 10 micrometers or less that can cause diseases and infections.
According to the WHO, PM10 levels above 20 micrograms per cubic meter
can cause health risks. The top ten most polluted countries have PM10
levels from six times to14 times that level.
So, which countries have the world's worst air quality?
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10. Kuwait
Pollution level: 123 ug/m3
9. Nigeria
Pollution level: 124 ug/m3
8. Iran
Pollution level: 124 ug/m3
7. United Arab Emirates
Pollution level: 132 ug/m3
6. Egypt
Pollution level: 138 ug/m3
5. Saudi Arabia
Pollution level: 143 ug/m3
4. Senegal
Pollution level: 145 ug/m3
3. Pakistan
Pollution level: 198 ug/m3
2. Botswana
Pollution level: 216 ug/m3
1. Mongolia
Pollution level: 279 ug/m3
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