Discover the alarming shift in Venice’s water levels and the devastating impact of the 2019 floods in this in-depth video. Learn how the frequency of high tides in Venice has rapidly increased, ...

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Venice and Charleston have much in common. Both are surrounded by water. Both are low-lying and experience regular flooding. Both rely on a tourist economy.

Volunteers cleaning up the streets of Venice (photo courtesy Venice Calls) After floods that kept Venice underwater in November, recovery efforts are underway to restore the city and help residents ...

Discover how the innovative MOSE system is protecting Venice from rising sea levels and high tides. This video gives an inside look at the impressive engineering behind the Venice flood barrier, ...