Laguna Beach locals vs. trash-dumping tourists

Wealthy locals in ritzy Laguna Beach are fighting against trash-dumping tourists, with a campaign to enforce fines for littering. Locals like Greg Viviani are leading the charge by cleaning up and advocating for respect and cleanliness. The city has started an online ad campaign to enforce trash fines, with penalties increasing for repeat offenders.

Paris Mayor Swimming in River Seine

The mayor of Paris swam in the River Seine to show it's clean for swimming during the Paris Olympics.

Swimming in the Seine River for the 2024 Olympics

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the long-polluted Seine River to show it is clean enough for the 2024 Olympics. The river was banned for swimming for over a century and has undergone extensive cleaning efforts.