SUMGAIT IS AGAIN INCLUDED IN LIST OF TEN MOST POLLUTED CITIES IN THE WORLD
16:15 03/07/2013 ” SOCIETY
Environmentalists have compiled a list of populated localities where
the tourists are advised not to go because of the pollution. Once
again, Azerbaijani city of Sumgait is included in the list of the most
polluted cities in the world, Russian news agency “Pro Cities” writes.
“Sumgait is a real cemetery of chemicals. There are a number of
chemical factories here, both operating and closed. There is chemistry
everywhere – in the ground, in water, in the air,” the article says.
Norilsk (Russia), Dzershinsk (Russia), La Oroya (Peru), Tianjin
(China), Linfyn (China), Sukinda (India), Vapi (India), Kabwe
(Zambia), Chernobyl (Ukraine) are also included in the list of the
most polluted cities.
Source: Panorama.am
From: Baghdasarian
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