Carefree swimming: Europe’s waters are cleaner than ever!

June 17, 2026

Hello dear Good News community,

In many parts of the world, summer is here—and we have fantastic news for everyone in Europe: Europe's bathing waters are cleaner than almost ever before! This demonstrates once again that strict environmental regulations, particularly in coastal regions, are having a real impact.

Enjoy reading, Selina

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Europe's bathing waters are cleaner than ever

The European Environment Agency (EEA) rates water quality as excellent at more than 85 percent of bathing sites across the EU. According to the latest report for the summer season, Austria, Cyprus, Greece, and Croatia lead the European rankings. This success is due, among other things, to improved wastewater treatment and stricter environmental standards. Source: FRANCE24

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Colombia halts deforestation for beef

Millions of hectares of rainforest have already been lost in Colombia, driven in part by cattle ranching. A historic new law aims to change that: in the future, anyone selling or exporting beef must prove that no forest was cleared for its production. Source: MONGABAY

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Researchers discover new regulatory pathway of the kidney

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have discovered a new mechanism for water regulation in the kidney using a medication from the 1940s. The finding could revolutionize the treatment of incurable polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Source: MEDICAL XPRESS

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New approaches in the fight against deadly snakebites

Snakebites threaten millions of people worldwide. While volunteers in Nepal are raising awareness in villages and coordinating emergency calls, researchers in Malaysia are working on a universal antivenom that could revolutionize medical treatment in emergencies. Source: BBC

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Urine test could detect lung cancer early

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a urine test that could detect lung cancer even before the first symptoms appear. The test tracks down so-called ""zombie cells"" associated with the development of the disease. Clinical trials are still required before it can be used in practice. Source: INDEPENDENT

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Marine Conservation Conference held in Kenya for the first time

The "Our Ocean Conference" has begun in Mombasa. Here, governments, NGOs, and private sector representatives are gathering to discuss the condition and protection of the oceans. This annual meeting is taking place on the African continent for the very first time. Source: MONACO LIFE

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