Category: Environment
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Swimming safely in European waters
Everyone enjoys a refreshing summer swim. The European Parliament believes in keeping Europe’s bathing waters clean. This is why the water quality of swimming sites is tested regularly so everyone knows the safest bathing sites in Europe. Enjoy the waves! https://youtu.be/M1LtU-_Z7zE
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No swim advisories at four Palm Beach County beaches
Four Palm Beach County beaches are closed to swimming because of elevated levels of bacteria in the water. According to the Florida Department of Health, the following beaches have poor water quality, based on recent tests, bacteria on beaches, Palm Beach County beaches bacteria levels. No Swimming Advisory.
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This Green Tech is Bringing Life Back to the Sea
Concrete is vital for protecting our coastlines – but it comes at a huge environmental cost. An Israeli startup has found a way to make concrete sea defences that get stronger over time, while encouraging life to thrive.
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Lake Nokomis beaches to close after swimmers become ill
Officials are set to close two Lake Nokomis beaches due to E. Coli concerns regarding three children who recently swam at the beach.
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‘No swim’ advisory issued for Lake Worth Beach
Beachgoers are being urged not to swim in the water at Lake Worth Beach due to elevated bacteria levels. The City of Lake Worth Beach issued the ‘no swim’ advisory at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Three dogs die after swimming in pond with blue-green algae
Pet owners across the country are being warned about a potentially deadly toxic algae. Three dogs in North Carolina died last week after swimming in a pond that had blooms of blue-green algae. Anna Werner reports.
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Scientists Concerned As More Swimmers Choose Kettle Ponds Over Cape Cod Beaches
The increased popularity of visiting these ponds thanks to the increased shark activity could be devastating to their delicate ecosystems. WBZ-TV’s Sarah Wroblewski reports.
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‘A great swim:’ Cream City Classic celebrates progress towards clean, healthy water in Milwaukee
Several swimmers jumped into the Milwaukee River on Saturday, August 10 for the second annual Cream City Classic. However, the swim means much more than a chance to dip into the river. Several swimmers diving headfirst into the Milwaukee river is not a sight you see every day. See Fox 6 Now
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