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“Every time I meet someone, they worry that I’m going to swim in the Seine,” says Léonie Périault, a French triathlete who won a bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Paris has spent €1.4 billion trying to allay those fears, building a giant underground tub to store wastewater so that it doesn't run into the Seine. It has been illegal to swim in Paris' iconic river for more than a century due to the dirtiness of the water. With less than two weeks to go until the Paris Olympics and events scheduled to take place in the river, a question hangs over the Games: Will the Seine River be clean en...
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In an usual ruling, a court in Ecuador ruled on Sunday that pollution has violated the rights of a river that runs through the capital, Quito. The city government appealed the ruling, which is based on an article of Ecuador’s Constitution that recognises the rights of natural features like the Machángara River. Activists who filed the complaint said Sunday the decision is “historic”. “This is historic because the river runs right through Quito, and because of its influence, people live very close to it,” says Darío Iza, whose group Kitu Kara filed the complaint on behalf of the river. The cour...
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Austria and Switzerland are planning to invest €2.1 billion into flood protection on the Rhine river. An agreement was signed by both countries in May and has now been unanimously approved by the Austrian parliament. It is still awaiting approval from the Swiss government and could be subject to a referendum. The two countries will split the cost of the project equally with the Austrian federal government expecting total costs of around €1.1 billion by 2052. 21 minutes to evacuate: Experts predict Mediterranean tsunami with 100% probability‘We didn’t dare to dream’: Hope as Scottish wildcat ki...
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Paris 2024 is now only three weeks away - but some events and the Olympics opening ceremony remain in question thanks to ongoing sewage pollution in the River Seine. The river is due to host competitions including the 10km freestyle and the triathlon. Following the Games, there are plans to keep the Seine swimmable for the general public, overturning a 100-year ban. And the opening ceremony is due to feature international Olympic delegations cruising the river on boats - but yesterday’s rehearsal for the event was cancelled due to dangerous concentrations of faecal bacteria in the water. This ...
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In recent years, the allure of traditional seaside vacations has begun to wane for many travellers. Overcrowded beaches, long waits at popular attractions, and the general hustle and bustle of mass tourism have created a less-than-ideal experience. As a result, a growing number of holidaymakers are seeking alternative ways to explore new destinations in comfort and style - with river cruises quickly becoming a popular choice for those looking to combine adventure with relaxation. The river cruise market is experiencing major growth. In 2024, the global river cruise market is projected to reach...
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By Gastón Hirschbrand En pleno receso por la Copa América y mientras los jugadores disfrutan de unos días de vacaciones antes de volver a entrenar el 1 de julio, los dirigentes de River siguen haciendo su trabajo afuera de la cancha, con el mercado de pases, negociando con cinco jugadores para intentar reforzar al plantel para la segunda parte del 2024. ¿En qué nombres se trabaja y cómo avanzan las tratativas? Lo repasamos a continuación. 1. Adam BareiroEs el principal candidato a reforzar el ataque, una zona en la que hoy solo está Miguel Borja como titular y Agustín Ruberto para reemplazarlo...
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The Scheldt Estuary in Flanders has long been on the flooding frontline. Its low-lying landscape and open connection to the sea make it highly vulnerable to storm surges. When the sea level rises abnormally due to strong winds and low atmospheric pressure, this weather phenomenon can lead to significant flooding during high tide. “When there is a high tide in combination with a storm on the sea, and if the storm and the wind are blowing from the northwest, then it's actually pushing the water into the estuary, so we need protection,” says Elias Verbanck, a Project Manager at the LIFE SPARC pro...
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By Mora Carrera River ya conoce a su rival para los octavos de final de la Copa Libertadores. Este lunes se realizó el sorteo para emparejar a los equipos clasificados de cara a la nueva fase de la competencia donde los partidos son ida y vuelta y solo hay una opción viable: ganar. En esta oportunidad, el equipo de Núñez se enfrentará a Talleres de Córdoba. Todavía no hay fecha ni horario confirmados para los cruces, pero tendrán lugar entre el 13 y 15 de agosto para los partidos de ida, y el 20 y 22 para los de la vuelta. El Millonario clasificó como el mejor de los primeros, por lo tanto, de...
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By Gastón Hirschbrand Tanto la Copa Libertadores 2024 como la Copa Sudamericana 2024, los dos torneos continentales a nivel clubes más importantes de América, están llegando a su fin en la fase de grupos, en una definición que se demorará un poco más de lo común teniendo en cuenta los partidos postergados en Porto Alegre por las complicadas condiciones temporales que azotaron a esa ciudad en Brasil. Sin embargo en Luque, Paraguay, sede central de la CONMEBOL, no quieren demorarse y por ello se acaba de realizar el sorteo de las etapas eliminatorias de la Libertadores y Sudamericanade igual man...
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By Mora Carrera El receso por la Copa América comenzará en breve y el Millonario tendrá unas semanas para recuperar a algunos de sus jugadores lesionados. Sin embargo, antes deberá disputar dos partidos por el torneo local, el primero de ellos será ante Tigre y, además, el último de local hasta julio. El once para el duelo ante Deportivo Táchira sorprendió a varios hinchas riverplatenses, la realidad es que no es la formación habitual del conjunto de Núñez, por lo tanto, habrá que aguardar hasta la tarde del domingo para saber cómo se parará el Millonario, la única certeza es que González Pire...
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