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Will the floating city, stay afloat?
Climate Change & the effects it has had on Venice Italy.
The Geography of Venice
Location
- Venice is located in northeastern Italy, in the Veneto region.
- The city sits on a shallow lagoon, the Venetian Lagoon (Laguna Veneta), along the Adriatic Sea.
- Venice comprises 118 small islands, interconnected by canals and over 400 bridges.
- Major canals, such as the Grand Canal, wind through the city, serving as "water highways.
Geography
Problems
Action
Similarities
References
Society
- Residents face frequent evacuations and infrastructure damage.
- Tourism, a key economic driver, suffers as visitors avoid flooded streets.
Wildlife
- Habitat loss threatens lagoon species, including unique fish and bird populations.
- The Venetian lagoon is home to a variety of wildlife, like the pink flamingo and the cuttlefish, whose habitats are at risk.
Will the floating city, stay afloat?
Climate Change & the effects it has had on Venice Italy.
The Climate Change Effects
Rising Sea Levels
- Rising sea levels submerge historic landmarks and erode Venice's fragile foundations.
- Saltwater intrusion damages building materials and degrades ancient frescoes.
Geography
Problems
Action
Similarities
References
Sustainability Efforts
- Locals are advocating for eco-friendly tourism and reducing water traffic pollution.
- Urban planners are exploring ways to strengthen building foundations against erosion.
Will the floating city, stay afloat?
Climate Change & the effects it has had on Venice Italy.
Taking Action Against Climate Change
MOSE Project
- A system of retractable flood barriers aims to protect Venice from high tides.
- MOSE stands for "Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico," which translates to "Experimental Electromechanical Module."
Geography
Problems
Action
Similarities
References
Global Impacts
- Coastal cities worldwide experience rising insurance costs and displacement of populations.
- Melting ice caps contributing to Venice's problems signal larger climate trends affecting every continent.
Regional Impacts
- Agriculture suffers as saltwater contaminates fields.
- Urban infrastructure struggles to cope with recurrent floods.
Will the floating city, stay afloat?
Climate Change & the effects it has had on Venice Italy.
Similar Problems
Bangkok, Thailand
- Bangkok faces rising sea levels, subsidence, and flooding, unfortunately like Venice.
- Bangkok is sinking at a rate of about 2-3 centimeters per year.