A Blacksmith study estimates that industrial decontamination projects in the developing world cost $1 to $50 per year of life gained, compared to $35 to $200 for malaria control or clean water supplies.
The Institute estimates that it might cost as little as $500 million to clean up the worst of the world's most polluted cities. Clean-ups are underway in some places, thanks in part to groups like Blacksmith, but in far too many nations there's little government money for environmental protection, and industrial pollution remains a low priority for international funding. Top 10 Most Polluted Cities in the World
1. Linfen, China - Number of people potentially affected: 3,000,000
2. Tianying, China - Number of people potentially affected: 140,000
3. Sukinda, India - Number of people potentially affected: 2,600,000
4. Vapi, India - Number of people potentially affected: 71,000
5. La Oroya, Peru - Number of people potentially affected: 35,000
6. Dzerzhinsk, Russia - Number of people potentially affected: 300,000
7. Norilsk, Russia - Number of people potentially affected: 134,000
8. Chernobyl, Ukraine - Number of people potentially affected: Initially estimated at 5.5 million
9. Sumgayit, Azerbaijan - Number of people potentially affected: 275,000
10. Kabwe, Zambia - Number of people potentially affected: 255,000
Note: This list was compiled in 2007.
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