Category: Environment
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Nearly 2,000 Athletes Compete in 2023 NYC Triathlon | CBS New York
The triathlon was officially a duathlon because organizers canceled the swimming portion after Friday’s deluge led to safety concerns. CBS New York’s Christina Fan reports.
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Humza ‘Complacent’ as 50 Out of 89 Popular Beaches Fail Safe Bathing Standards Says Willie Rennie | The Scottish Sun
At FMQs, Humza Yousaf was questioned about widespread contamination at many of Scotland’s outdoor swimming sites by Liz Smith. The First Minister said: I take some exception to the use of the term “widespread”. The Scottish Government is committed to improving water quality in bathing waters across Scotland. Ms Smith replied: ‘I am a bit…
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British-South African Swimmer Lewis Pugh Takes the Stage | Global Citizen Festival 2023
British-South African endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh takes the stage at Global Citizen Festival in New York City’s Central Park on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
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Lewis Pugh: Rivers Are ‘Arteries of Our Planet,’ We Need ‘Healthy Rivers’ for a ‘Healthy Planet’ | MSNBC
54-year-old swimmer and climate activist Lewis Pugh became the first person to swim the entire Hudson River, arriving in New York City for climate week, after swimming in it 50 years ago amid its pollution. He joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss how toxic waterways can be revived, and that clean rivers are essential to clean…
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Environmental Group Wants Swimmers Allowed in DC Rivers | NBC4 Washington
An environmental group is pressuring D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to lift the ban on swimming in the District’s rivers. News4’s Mark Segraves reports the administration isn’t ready to allow swimmers.
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Poisonous Algae Shuts Down Popular German Lake | ANC 24/7
On The Scene: Poisonous blue-green algae growing in Rotter Lake in Troisdorf in western Germany have led authorities to close it off to swimmers. According to the district’s health department, blue-green algae pose a danger to humans and animals. Along with skin irritation, humans swallowing the water risk liver and kidney or nerve damage.
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Some Long Island Beaches Reopen to Swimmers, Knee or Waist Deep | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
With Hurricane Franklin churning in the Atlantic Ocean, beaches on Long Island and along the Jersey Shore have experienced rough high tides.
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No Swim Advisory Issued at Clearwater-Area Beaches Due to Fecal Bacteria | 10 Tampa Bay
Test results that came back Friday afternoon showed high bacteria levels at Clearwater Beach, Mandalay Park and Sand Key, according to the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. A public health advisory has been issued at those locations. These results at Gulf Coast beaches were anticipated after Hurricane Idalia moved through the region earlier…
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Person Gets Sick, Dies After Swimming in Lake LBJ | KXAN
A Travis County resident got sick and died after developing an illness caused by an amebic meningitis infection after swimming in Lake Lyndon B. Johnson earlier this month.