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A new Finnish study reveals that regular cold-water swimming teaches people a "slow-down skill" that helps them stay calm in stressful everyday situations. Just a few minutes in icy water offers mental health benefits comparable to two hours of forest walking.
A new global ranking analyzed over 54,000 reviews to find the world's most invigorating cold-water swimming destinations. Slovenia's stunning Lake Bled claimed the top spot, beating out Canada's iconic alpine lakes and Scotland's dramatic lochs.
French swimmers Marc-Antoine Olivier and Logan Fontaine brought home silver and bronze medals at the European Swimming Championships in Paris. Their podium finish in the three-kilometer knockout event marks a breakthrough moment for France in open water swimming.
Erin Medcalf from Birmingham claimed the Winter Swimming World Championship after racing in water as cold as -0.8C across Europe. The ice swimmer, who started during lockdown after reading an inspiring book, competed wearing only a standard swimsuit and goggles.
A 24-year-old swimmer from Manzanillo became the first person from Colima to complete a solo English Channel crossing, battling cold water and strong currents for over 14 hours. Pouleth Carbajal's achievement marks Mexico's 88th solo crossing of one of open-water swimming's toughest challenges.
A new University of South Carolina study found bottled water contains dramatically fewer disinfection byproducts than tap water. The research offers reassuring news for the billions of people worldwide who choose bottled water every day.
Ghana Water Limited just took a major step toward turning its quality water into a thriving business everyone can access. The company launched a new leadership board to transform its G-Water brand into one of Ghana's most trusted bottled water options.
Swim Sista Swim is transforming how Black women in the UK experience water, creating safe spaces where they can learn at their own pace. Even confident swimmers are finding community and belonging they never had before.
A new modular water filter system from Swiss gear maker Katadyn can transform even stagnant pond water into safe drinking water anywhere on Earth. The three-stage Explorer system is already being used by disaster relief teams and expedition professionals worldwide.
A three-month campaign by Stuff and Water Safety New Zealand has funded swimming lessons for over 7,000 children at 31 schools nationwide. With seven in 10 Kiwi kids unable to tread water, the program aims to teach 10,000 children essential water safety skills that could save their lives.
An Egyptian scientist has invented a machine that pulls water straight from the air, producing 15 liters of clean drinking water daily. The homegrown innovation could help millions facing water scarcity across Egypt and beyond.
Los Angeles just opened two new facilities that will transform contaminated groundwater into clean drinking water for hundreds of thousands of homes. The breakthrough cuts the city's reliance on imported water nearly in half within the next decade.
Scientists confirm that one simple laundry switch protects your wardrobe, cuts energy bills by up to 66%, and reduces ocean pollution. Switching to cold water washing preserves fabric colors while preventing harmful microfibers from reaching waterways.
A public fundraising campaign in New Zealand has trained 50 new water safety instructors and expanded survival swimming lessons to thousands of children. The initiative is teaching kids essential skills like floating in open water, where most drownings occur.
While illegal mining threatens water quality across Ghana, one organization is providing clean drinking water to over two million people in rural communities. Safe Water Network uses underground sources and pristine lake water to keep families safe.
A two-time Paralympic gold medalist who became the first blind woman to swim the English Channel is helping break down barriers for visually impaired swimmers in Brighton. Her work proves that with the right support, open water swimming can be accessible to everyone.
Rand Water has finished the first phase of a massive maintenance project, restoring full capacity to major pumping stations serving millions across four provinces. The successful upgrades mark a milestone in strengthening South Africa's long-term water security.
New Zealand companies are stepping up to teach children life-saving swimming skills as drowning deaths spike. Two businesses donated to a campaign getting thousands of kids safe in the water. #
A New Zealand salon owner turned her annual charity fundraiser into a mission to teach children life-saving water safety skills. Brenda Ardern raised $1,000 to help close the swimming skills gap for 130,000 Kiwi kids who've never had lessons.
A California Rotary club has taught 13,000 children to swim since 1984, and this year they need 100 volunteers to keep their life-saving program running. Water safety experts estimate that for every 100 swim lessons taught, one life is saved.
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