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Chicago River Hosts Its First Public Swim in Nearly a Century

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Inside Climate News

Over 250 swimmers participated in the first open-river swim in nearly a century in Chicago, marking a milestone in the river's recovery from pollution, supported by water quality testing showing safe conditions and investments in environmental cleanup, symbolizing Chicago's commitment to making its waterways swimmable and recreational again.

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Seine River in Paris Reopens for Public Swimming After a Century

Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian

Paris has reopened the Seine River for public swimming after a century-long ban, following extensive cleaning and infrastructure improvements, allowing about 1,000 swimmers daily at three designated sites until August, with safety measures and water quality monitoring in place, inspired by environmental and climate adaptation efforts.

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