Swimmability of the Seine River in Paris

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in the Seine River to demonstrate that it is clean enough to host outdoor swimming events at the Paris Olympics. The clean-up project began in the 1990s and was finally completed, with over $1 billion of investment. Despite water quality testing, some Parisians remain skeptical about the river's cleanliness.

Paris Mayor Swims in Seine River

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in the Seine River to showcase its cleanliness after a century-long ban on swimming. The historic cleanup operation aims to protect drinking water, revive river life, and build public support for the expensive project.

Environmental Pollution

Slimy water in a West Virginia creek is blamed on an abandoned mine, with clean-up delayed due to ownership and responsibility disputes.

Norfolk Southern Train Derailment Settlement

A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing a disaster in 2023. A $600 million class action settlement has been approved by a federal judge in May 2024. Norfolk Southern will pay $235 million for EPA's clean-up costs, a $15 million civil penalty, and $25 million for a community health program. The company will spend over $1 billion to fix contamination and improve rail safety.

Los Angeles 'Trash House' Clean-up

City crews in Los Angeles are clearing a home known as the 'trash house' due to piles of garbage bags which were seen as an imminent threat to health and public safety. The owner, Raymond Gaon, has faced previous charges for not complying with court orders to clean up the property.