S1E88 · Are Our Bathing Waters Becoming More Dangerous?

Are Our Bathing Waters Becoming More Dangerous?

S1E88 · 2026-08-13 · 7 min

In late July, two swimmers died in the Baltic Sea after severe Vibrio infections. Meanwhile, cyanobacteria, often called blue-green algae, are spreading in seas and lakes. How dangerous are these microorganisms, and why could climate change make the problem worse?

The show’s own verdict is on its page.