Scary Seine

Talia Talks A Lot

In this episode, Talia creates a timeline regarding all Olympic-related events and issues connected to the Seine. She touches on the Parisian politicians who swam in the Seine, the bacteria in the river, the events that could have been jeopardized, and the infamous 'poop protest'. She also briefly explains the sewage system that causes all the problems in the river and how politicians hope to make the water swimmable for the public in the near future.

Articles:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2024/07/17/paris-mayor-swims-in-seine-amid-pollution-concerns-heres-why-olympic-events-could-be-canceled/

https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/why-did-parisians-want-to-poop-in-river-seine-as-protest-9462690/

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/07/30/paris-olympics-understanding-the-issue-with-seine-water-quality_6705160_9.html

Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W0wH7dKNbg

https://www.dw.com/en/olympics-why-paris-still-cant-fix-the-seines-poop-problem/video-69803788