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‘We can’t wait’: Venice already seeking floods plan B five years after barriers’ launch
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‘We can’t wait’: Venice already seeking floods plan B five years after barriers’ launch

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Rising sea level and eco damage caused by flood defence system prompt city authorities to consider next move

The Arsenale, the colossal shipyard that was the engine of the Venetian Republic’s domination for seven centuries, remains the nucleus of the city’s control over the water. Its northern section is made up of cavernous brick warehouses called capannon... [6190 chars]

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Source: The Guardian

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