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After Venice suffered the second-worst flood in its history in November 2019, it was inundated with four more exceptional tides within six weeks, shocking Venetians and triggering fears about the worsening impact of climate change. The repeated invasion of brackish lagoon water into St. Mark’s Basilica this summer is a
Venice’s unique topography, built on log piles among canals, has made it particularly vulnerable to climate change.
Climate change has made flooding even more commonplace in Venice, threatening many of its historic buildings and plazas. The government in Rome funded a 6-billion-euro barrier system to protect the city from large waves, but many are still breaking through.
VENICE, Italy (Associated Press) -- After Venice suffered the second-worst flood in its history in November 2019, it was inundated with four more exceptional...