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2 sie 2024 · The emissions from travel it took to report this story were 30kg CO2. The digital emissions from this story are an estimated 1.2g to 3.6g CO2 per page view. Find out more about how we...
11 gru 2023 · When Tahiti was selected as the surfing site, dignitaries in coastal resorts in mainland France, such as Biarritz, were unimpressed – not least because of the cost and the carbon emissions ...
4 lip 2024 · The Code Red swell of 2011 got its name from the signal used by Tahitian authorities to shut down any nautical activities for 24 hours. To date, it's only been exercised twice, the second time in July 2022, yet despite the bureaucratic stop sign, surfers have ridden waves at Teahupoo during both Code Red swells.
29 lip 2024 · Teahupo'o is the site of the surfing event for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games—which has generated some controversy over fears of damaging its coral reef and even changing its famous waves.
18 lis 2023 · After months of heated conversations, protests and petitions, Paris 2024 organizers have come to a final decision on what to do about the controversial Tahitian judging tower at Teahupo’o, where the surfing event for next year’s Olympic Games will be held.
22 lip 2024 · In 2024 it will showcase the spectacular, athletic nature of modern surfing against a stunning Polynesian island backdrop. Holding the event in Tahiti, it was claimed, would “bring a sense of belonging to overseas French territories”.
17 lis 2023 · Olympics organisers said Friday they will stick with a famous Tahiti beach for surfing contests at next year's Games, but agreed to modify plans for a tower that has had environmentalists up...
