The races were scheduled for Wednesday morning. The men’s event was postponed on Tuesday after tests showed the river was not safe for swimming.
Tag: Rivers
Olympic Men’s Triathlon Postponed Because of Pollution in the Seine
Water-quality tests early Tuesday showed that the river running through Paris was unsafe for swimming, organizers said.
Ukraine Loses Hard-Won Position Near Dnipro River in the South
Soldiers and military analysts said an operation to establish a foothold on the river’s Russian-controlled eastern bank was bloody and hard to justify.
Paris Mayor Swims in Beautified Seine Ahead of Olympic Games
Anne Hidalgo swam in the cleaned-up waters of the capital’s river, fulfilling a promise that has become a symbol of the Olympic Games that start this month.
Study Finds Small Streams, Recently Stripped of Protections, Are a Big Deal
Half of the water flowing through regional river basins starts in so-called ephemeral streams. Last year, the Supreme Court curtailed federal protections for these waterways.
Crossing the Dnipro: What a Ukrainian Military Operation Might Mean
Ukrainian troops have taken positions on the east bank of the Dnipro River, posing a threat to Russia’s dominance of the region. Here is a look at the battlefield and the strategic implications.
Dominican Republic Will Close Border With Haiti Amid Water Dispute
The Dominican president said the military would enforce the measure on Friday morning. Experts warned the closure could deepen Haiti’s economic crisis.
Salmon Die in Droves as Climate Change Burns Canada
The effects of a summer of environmental catastrophes were felt everywhere in Canada, from its vast boreal forests to a river on Vancouver Island once fished by Hollywood royalty.
After Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam Disaster, a Hunt for Ancient Treasures
After the Kakhovka dam was blown up in June, the reservoir above it quickly drained, revealing a bonanza of artifacts that has electrified Ukrainian archaeologists.
Vermont Floods Show U.S. Lags in Adapting to Climate Change
The lack of a comprehensive national rainfall database and current flood maps hampers the ability to prepare for storms intensified by climate change.