Category: Environment
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Robin Elliott meets Former Olympic Swimmer Mark Foster
Former Team GB Olympic swimmer Mark Foster is encouraging us to change our water behaviors at home, taking on a wild swim to demonstrate the volume of water that could be saved if we changed our water habits The UK could face water shortages in as little as 25 years unless action is taken through…
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Three Dogs Die after Swimming in Little Spokane River | KREM 2 News
A Chattaroy family is left searching for answers after all three of their dogs died after swimming in the Little Spokane River Thursday. Colton Bridges’ family spent the evening cooling off at their home on the Little Spokane River when it happened. He said just 20 minutes after they brought their dogs inside to dry…
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Block Island to Jamestown: Man Plans 19-Mile Swim to Raise Money for Clean Ocean Access | WPRI
An endurance swimmer will soon attempt to be the first person to swim 19 miles nonstop from Block Island to Jamestown.
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People Taking a Swim in the James Say They Were Unaware of Health Advisory | WTVR CBS 6
Multiple people could be seen taking a swim in the James River near Brown’s Island Thursday afternoon, despite the Virginia Department of Health warning against getting in the water after they said 300,000 gallons of raw sewage was leaked into Tuckahoe Creek.
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Beaches at Puffer’s Pond Closed to Swimming | WWLP-22News
North and South beaches at Puffer’s Pond have been closed to swimmers since last Tuesday after high bacteria levels in the water.
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Sun and Swimming as Scotland Marks Hottest Day of the Year | STV News
Scotland has recorded its hottest day of the year so far as temperatures soared to more than 29C.
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‘Abnormal Odors’ Reported in Charles River; Natick Recommends No Swimming or Boating | CBS Boston
Natick is getting reports of abnormal odors, a fish kill, and oil sheen in the Charles River.
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Puffer’s Pond in Amherst Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels | WWLP-22News
The two beaches at Puffer’s Pond in Amherst are closed to swimmers after high levels of bacteria were discovered there early this week.