Chemical Pollution, Dzerzhinsk, Norilsk, And Rudnaya Pristan
2006 • Dzerzhinsk, Norilsk, and Rudnaya Pristan, Russia
A report published by the Blacksmith Institute named Dzerzhinsk, Norilsk, and Rudnaya Pristan, Russia as three of the top 10 most polluted places in the world. Chemical weapons manufacturing was the primary cause of pollution in Dzerzhinsk, while metal mining and processing was responsible in Norilsk. Lead smelting and transport from a local mine had resulted in extensive lead poisoning in Rudnaya Pristan.
"WorstPolluted.org : Reports." BLACKSMITH INSTITUTE, n.d. Web. 12 Mar. 2015. http://www.worstpolluted.org/.
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