World's most polluted cities
Published On: Jan 14 2013 09:23:54 AM PST
Updated On: Mar 29 2013 06:22:36 AM PDT
Take a look at some of the world's most polluted cities, as ranked and compiled by Time, the Blacksmith Institute and ABC Environment.
Kasargod, India -- The organic pesticide endosulfan is now banned in many countries, but 20 years of spraying it over cashew plantation in Kasargod has taken its toll. Numerous congenital, reproductive and long-term neurological and other effects have been experienced, including congenital deformities, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, lowered IQ, delayed development and cancer, according to ABC Environment.
