Eco-Boats Take On Olympic Effort to Clean Rio’s Waterways

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By Wendy AngelFeb 7, 2014, 8:07 am28 pts
Three vessels are currently cleaning Guanabara Bay in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Flickr/Charlie Phillips Boats have recently been spotted in Rio de Janeiro’s Guanabara Bay in connection with the 2016 Olympic Games. But they aren’t there for sailing practice — their purpose is to clean up garbage in the…

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