8 Countries that Produce the Most Acid Rain in the World

4. Russia

Acid Rain Score: 27

The best example of why Russia is featured on our list of 8 countries that produce the most acid rain in the world is the city of Norilsk. It is labeled as one of the most polluted cities in the world and is home to “numerous coal-burning copper, cobalt, and nickel smelters”. The amount of pollution is stunning. Over 91% of all polluters that are released in this town are sulfur dioxide, one of two major causes of acid rain. All around the city, the trees and vegetation are dying due to pollution and acid rains. Of course, Norilsk isn’t the only one to blame since all across Russia there are industrial cities that contaminate the air.