The Mississippi River is threatened by increased flooding, and inadequate disaster prevention and response. Sean Pavone / American Rivers
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According to the 40th annual America’s Most Endangered Rivers report by American Rivers, half the rivers in the United States contain unsafe pollution levels, with freshwater species becoming extinct faster than land or ocean species.
The Mississippi River topped the list, with federal flood management changes putting the health of the river at…
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