podcastsinenglish Level 3.197 Reasons to be cheerful
Aug 28, 2025
Discover the good amidst the gloom! The hosts share exciting news about innovative river barriers aiming to cut plastic pollution. Learn how advancements in wind turbine design are reducing bird fatalities. Explore how offshore wind farms are benefiting marine life and contributing to biodiversity. Find out about the Seine's revival, now clean enough for swimming again. Plus, hear how blue whale populations are thriving, with numbers climbing dramatically. There’s plenty to smile about in this uplifting discussion!
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Stop Plastic In Rivers
- Install river barriers to intercept plastic before it reaches the sea.
- The Ocean Cleanup aims to cut river plastic by one third by 2030.
Wind Farms Boost Marine Life
- Offshore wind farms act like de facto marine reserves by deterring fishing boats.
- The protection effect can extend about 4.2 kilometres beyond wind farm borders.
The Seine Is Safe Again
- A 100-year ban on swimming in the River Seine ended after a major clean-up.
- Jackie reports nature has returned and the river is now safe for swimming.