Core Insights - Paris has opened the Seine River for swimming, marking the first time in over a century that it has been accessible as a free public bathing area, benefiting around 100,000 swimmers this summer [2][3] - The initiative is part of a broader effort to improve water quality and biodiversity in the Seine, with an investment of €1.4 billion in infrastructure, including a giant reservoir to manage stormwater [2][3] - The success of the Seine River swimming project serves as a model for other European cities facing similar environmental challenges, highlighting the importance of river maintenance in combating climate change [3][4] Investment and Infrastructure - A total of €1.4 billion has been invested in improving the Seine's water quality and upgrading sewage systems, which has resulted in a significant increase in fish species from 3 in the 1970s to over 30 currently [2] - The construction of a 50,000 cubic meter reservoir aims to reduce untreated water entering the Seine during heavy rainfall, thereby enhancing water quality and promoting biodiversity [2] Urban Development and Climate Response - Paris has implemented various urban initiatives, such as a bicycle plan with hundreds of kilometers of bike lanes and a city agriculture plan that has seen over 100,000 trees planted since 2020 [3] - The "Paris Beach" initiative has transformed congested riverbanks into summer beach areas, demonstrating innovative urban planning to enhance public spaces [3] Community Engagement and Future Prospects - There has been no negative feedback from visitors regarding the Seine swimming project, and other regions in Greater Paris are seeking to establish their own swimming areas [4] - Inspired by Paris, activists in other French regions are organizing swimming events to advocate for the transformation of local water bodies into swimming-friendly areas, indicating a growing movement towards accessible urban water spaces [4]

英国《卫报》 9 月 10 日文章，原题：巴黎清理干净塞纳河，让游泳爱好者 " 清凉一夏 " 今夏，法国巴黎人 和游客享受了全新的河浴体验。暑假结束，法国各地的大人小孩回到职场和学校。但若天气允许，巴黎 的游泳爱好者仍可以将"清凉"氛围延续到9月，继续在塞纳河里戏水（如图）。随着全球变暖加剧，我 们需要更多这样的"清凉"。 对于巴黎近10万名游泳爱好者而言，能畅游于塞纳河中无疑是一大幸事，这条河也是今年该市一个多世 纪以来首次开放的免费公共浴场。近年来，巴黎及其周边地区已投资14亿欧元用于基础设施建设，以改 善塞纳河的水质，升级污水处理系统，并建造了一座容量达5万立方米的巨型水库，用于暴雨期间储存 多余的雨水，来减少流入塞纳河的未经处理的水，此举能够改善水质并促进河流生物多样性。巴黎及其 周边地区的塞纳河目前拥有30多种鱼类，而上世纪70年代仅有3种。这是多年来法国大规模河流清洁行 动的成果，其意义不只是为人们提供"畅游"城市的机会，也为其他欧洲国家的城市在保护水道和应对气 候危机方面提供了宝贵经验。 拉巴丹表示，未收到来自游客的负面反馈。大巴黎的其他多个地区已申请开放各自的游泳场所。受巴黎 的启发，法国其他 ...