pollution

The group said it elevated the river on the list, right behind the first-ranked Mississippi River, to bring greater attention to the waterway’s chronic pollution problems and the lack of action to clean it up.

The number of so-called serious pollution incidents recorded by water companies in England is at a ten year high, according to data obtained by campaigners.

Ghana has been dealing with severe environmental pollution caused by the activities of illegal miners, and over 60% of the country's water bodies have been affected.

The short wavelength blue light of LEDs bounces around more in the sky, intensifying the brightness of light pollution more than an equivalent amount of less blue light energy.

The NIH lists some possible risk factors including prenatal exposure to pesticides or air pollution, premature birth or low birth weight, maternal health problems and parents conceiving at older ages.