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Toxic Countries World Map Full Width TallJust about every country in the world grapples with <a href="https://inhabitat.com/tag/pollution/" target="_blank">pollution</a>, no matter how rich or poor they are. But you may not be aware of just how <a href="https://inhabitat.com/tag/toxic/" target="_blank">toxic</a> your locale is. <a href="http://www.theecoexperts.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Eco Experts</a> from the United Kingdom recently cross-referenced data to rank the countries of the world by <a href="https://inhabitat.com/tag/toxicity/" target="_blank">toxicity</a> on a new <a href="https://inhabitat.com/tag/maps/" target="_blank">map</a>, and some of the results may surprise you.1
Toxic Countries AfricaThe five least toxic countries are all located in Africa.2
Toxic Countries Central AmericaThe rankings are a way of "naming and shaming the worst offenders" according to Jon Whiting of The Eco Experts.3
Toxic Countries North AmericaThe United States ranked 66th.4
Toxic Countries South AmericaThe Eco Experts highlighted the need for action with their new maps.5
Toxic Countries Top 10Many of the top 10 most toxic countries are found in the Middle East.6
Toxic Countries Least ToxicKenya is the world's least toxic country.7
Toxic Countries Asia And The Middle EastThey said Saudi Arabia is the world's most toxic country.8
Toxic Countries EuropeThey drew on data on air pollution, carbon emissions, and energy.9
Toxic Countries World MapFrom the data they determined which countries are most damaging the environment and putting public health at risk.10