Thursday, September 13, 2007

The World's Most Polluted Cities

Time Magazine's list of 10 most polluted cities in the world, mapped out on Google Maps. Leading the list is Linfen, China followed by Tianying (China), Sukinda (India), Vapi (India), La Oroya (Peru), Dzerzhinsk (Russia), Norilsk (Russia), Chernobyl (Ukraine), Sumgayit (Azerbaijan), Kabwe (Zambia).

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At 7:22 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Time's website has been updated for the number 2 city with the following:
Due to incorrect information from The Blacksmith Institute, an earlier version of this story mistakenly referred to the Chinese city of Tianjin. The correct city is Tianying.

 
At 9:13 PM, Blogger Virender Ajmani said...

Thanks for letting me know. The location is approximate for Tianying, China as I cannot locate it on Google Maps nor can I retrieve geocoding info for Tianying, China via Yahoo API or Google Maps geocoding. If someone can provide me with Tianying, China gecoding info, I will appreciate it. Thanks!

 

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