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UNESCO Threatens to List Venice as Endangered World Heritage Site

UNESCO Threatens to List Venice as Endangered World Heritage Site

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Monday recommended Venice to be listed as an endangered World Heritage Site, as the city is at risk of irreparable damage from climate change and overtourism. “The effects of the continuing deterioration due to human intervention, including continuing development, the impacts of climate change and […]

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

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

    The worst flooding in at least a decade swamped Venice Monday as an exceptionally high tide covered around 70 percent of the iconic island city, the Huffington Post reported. Venice is the Mediterranean World Heritage Site currently most at risk from flooding due to sea level rise, according to a recent study, and the city […]

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

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

    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 […]