Illness Among German Swimmers at Paris Olympics

Three German swimmers fell ill after competing in open water races at the Paris Olympics, suspected to be due to the long-polluted Seine River. Water quality was within accepted limits but concerns remained. Athletes showed mixed reactions to the river's cleanliness.

Belgium's withdrawal from mixed relay triathlon at Paris Olympics

Belgium withdraws team from mixed relay triathlon at Paris Olympics after competitor falls ill from swimming in Seine River. Concerns raised over water quality.

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.

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.

Paris Olympics and Seine River Water Quality Concerns

Paris Olympics scheduled to have triathlon and marathon swimming events in the Seine River, despite its historically polluted state. City invested in infrastructure to clean up the river, but uncertainty remains over water quality. Organizers may relocate events if E. coli levels exceed safety limits due to heavy rain.

Fatal Shooting at Trump Rally and Paris Olympics Water Quality

A 50-year-old man was fatally shot at a Trump rally while protecting his family, hailed as a hero by the Pennsylvania governor. Meanwhile, the French sports minister took a symbolic plunge into the Seine River to address water quality concerns for the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Paris Seine River Pollution and 2024 Olympics

Kayakers in Paris are collecting garbage from the Seine River, which faces high pollution levels that could affect the 2024 Paris Olympics events such as the marathon swim and triathlon. Efforts are being made to improve water quality, but concerns remain about the safety of swimming in the river.

Impact of Wildfire on Lahaina's Coastal Waters

Hawaii authorities say coastal waters off Lahaina pose no significant health risk after wildfire, but access to some areas is still limited. Scientists are studying the impact of wildfire chemicals on coral reefs.

Impact of Hawaii Wildfire on Ocean and Coral Reefs

A recovery team rescued a man who drove a rental Jeep off a cliff in Hawaii. The aftermath of a deadly wildfire is causing concerns about toxic debris reaching the ocean and coral reefs. Scientists are studying the impact of chemicals from the fire on marine ecosystems, urging caution for residents and tourists. Efforts are being made to monitor water quality and prevent harmful runoff.