‘Super-Bug’ Found in Rio’s Dirty Olympic Sailing Waters

Last May, we posted about concerns over high concentrations of sewage and garbage in Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay, where 2016 Olympic sailing competitions are slated to be held.  Now scientists at a Rio de Janeiro research institute have found what they call … Continue reading

Sailing in Sewage — Olympic Sailors in Guanabara Bay at Rio de Janeiro

Sailors in the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will face more than just tough competition. They will be sailing in Guanabara Bay, a body of water thoroughly befouled with garbage and sewage.  Falling overboard is not recommended.  As reported by the … Continue reading