Walls of Venice: Battling Tourism and Climate Change

Venice faces significant challenges due to rising sea levels and subsidence, exacerbated by climate change and tourism. The city's unique architecture, built on wooden stakes, is threatened by frequent flooding, particularly during the Aqua Alta phenomenon. Efforts to manage the lagoon and protect the city are ongoing, but the situation remains critical as the sea, once a source of power, now poses a threat.

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