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Why investment in public pools took a dive

by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio
Aug 30, 2024
As summer temperatures rise, some see the public pool as climate adaptation infrastructure, says journalist Eve Adams.
"[Public pools] offer this really important and reprieve from extreme heat that, as anyone who's lived through the past summer can tell you, is getting to be a real problem in cities," said journalist Eve Andrews.
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By The Numbers

Public swimming pools, by the numbers

by Catie McCarthy
Sep 18, 2023
Public pools are more of a bellwether for racial and economic inequality than you might think. We break down the numbers.
Despite hot temperatures, some pools were closed this summer due to staffing shortages or repairs.
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Ryan Lochte turns expertly from apology tour to comeback

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 25, 2016
He landed his first endorsement since the robbery scandal. He'll also be on 'Dancing with the Stars.'
Ryan Lochte of the United States attends a press conference in the Main Press Center on Day 7 of the Rio Olympics on August 12, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
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Competitive swimming struggles to stay afloat

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 29, 2014
Parents and kids often overlook swimming when choosing an organized sport.
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The dangers of summer fun

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 8, 2012
Some of America's favorite summertime activities may be fun, but they come with a lot of risks.
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Easy Sustainability Answers

Which states have the cleanest and dirtiest beaches?

by Adriene Hill
Jul 28, 2010
The National Resources Defense Council has released their annual beach report--highlighting the country's dirtiest and cleanest swimming spots....
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