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Italy Bans Large Cruise Ships From Venice

By Deutsche Welle / July 24, 2021

Large cruise ships will be banned from entering the Venice lagoon as of August 1, the Italian government announced Tuesday. It follows years of warnings they risk causing irreparable damage to Venice’s ecosystem. “The decree adopted today represents an important step for the protection of the Venetian lagoon system,” Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said […]

Venice Floods After New Barrier Fails to Activate

By Olivia Rosane / December 9, 2020

Venice: Third Exceptional Flood Makes Week Worst on Record

By Deutsche Welle / November 18, 2019

Veneto Council Flooded Two Minutes After Rejecting Climate Action, Councilor Says

By Olivia Rosane / November 15, 2019

70% of Venice Flooded by Highest Tide in at Least a Decade

By Olivia Rosane / October 30, 2018

Giant Hands Rise From Venice Canal, Sends Alarming Message of Sea Level Rise

By EcoWatch / May 17, 2017

A vital message has risen up from the Grand Canal in Venice. Two, 5,000 pound hands appear to be gripping the walls of the historic Ca’ Sagredo Hotel echoing the warning of experts that say “The Floating City” could sink in as little as 100 years. Internationally renowned Italian artist Lorenzo Quinn unveiled his new […]