The river Seine in Paris, France is getting a major cleanup - so much so that swimming competitions in the coming up 2024 Olympics will be held in the river!
In an effort to curb the polluting effects and lower the carbon emissions of its biannual sports event, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to plant a forest across Mali and Senegal.
In a goal to meet the nation’s climate action plan, France is requiring all new public buildings to contain at least 50% wood or other eco-responsible material – such as straw or hemp – by 2022.
