Madeline Orr

Mary Winston Nicklin, a National Geographic contributor and expert on the Seine River, joins Madeline Orr, a sport ecology professor, to discuss Paris’s ambitious plans for the greenest Olympics ever. They explore the $1.5 billion cleanup of the Seine, transforming it from a polluted waterway to a thriving ecosystem. The conversation also dives into the challenges of hosting sustainable games amid concerns about extreme heat and the practicality of their eco-friendly initiatives, raising questions about tourism's burden on local environments.