Category: Environment
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Paris’ River Seine Water Quality Threatens Olympic Swimming | The Project
The triathlon events at the Paris Olympics could be delayed or even canceled after water samples from the River Seine show alarming levels of E.Coli.
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This Colossal Tank Is Key to Paris’s Olympics Infrastructure | WSJ
Paris has just months before hosting the 2024 Olympic Games, where athletes are set to dive head first into the Seine River. The body of water runs through the heart of the French capital and is a hub for pollution and fecal bacteria, released directly from the city’s sewer system. So how do French politicians…
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Chicago River Swim Returning After Nearly a Century | ABC 7 Chicago
The city will host an open water swim in the Chicago River for the first time in nearly 100 years. The river has been swimming safe for 13 years. See ABC 7 Chicago
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Legendary Long-Distance Swimmer Diana Nyad to Lead Walk in Santa Monica for Good Cause | KCAL News
The 10K walk in Santa Monica is aimed to raise awareness of the dangers of plastic to the ocean. Tina Patel reports. See KCAL News
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Lake Windermere – Why Swimmer Health Could Be at Risk in World Heritage Waters | Channel 4 News
It’s England’s largest natural lake and a world heritage site, with bathing waters classed as ‘excellent’ by the Environment Agency.
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Popular Swimming Spots Across Sydney Flagged With High Levels of Contamination | 7 News Australia
We’re being warned to stay out of the water at popular swimming spots across Sydney with authorities flagging high levels of contamination. The alert comes days after heavy rain caused stormwater pollution to be swept into our beaches and bays.
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Swimmers Warned of Rise in Sewage Along Sydney Beaches | Sky News Australia
Sydneysiders looking to escape the humidity are being warned to stay away from the beaches. The warning comes after reports a rise in sewage is contaminating the water. A high level of sewage in the water can lead to higher risks of infection and illness. Despite the health risks, many people have continued swimming on…
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Popular Qld Swimming Spot Closed Following Sewage Spill | Sky News Australia
A popular Gold Coast swimming spot has been contaminated after a major sewerage pipe burst. Tallebudgera Creek remains closed between Schuster Park and Tallebudgera Creek Beach near the Neptune Royal Surf Life Saving Club following the sewage spill. Water samples have been collected from Tallebudgera Creek, but test results are still yet to come back.…
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Rahui Lifted for Auckland Beaches After Sewage Leak – But Not All Are Safe for Swimming | AM | Newshub
The rahui for many Auckland beaches has finally been lifted after a sinkhole sent millions of tonnes of sewage into the harbour – but still, not all beaches are safe for swimming.