Opponents argue the 1.4 billion euro bill to rid the Seine River of poo would have been better spent alleviating poverty.
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'Swimming in the Seine has been illegal for about 100 years because of how polluted it is.'
On July 29, the men's and women's Olympic triathlon events were postponed after heavy rain caused a spike in E.coli readings, rendering the River Seine unsafe for swimming.
Amelie Ritchie
Amelie is a Media (Communication and Journalism) student at UNSW Sydney with an affection for written and audio journalism and creative writing. She enjoys reading and is not afraid to admit her preference for hot chocolate over coffee.
