This Flood Barrier Could Save Venice
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Venice is sinking. Could flood barriers be the answer?
Venice is sinking, with sea level predicted to rise another 40 inches by the end of the century. Could a colossal network of flood barriers save it from the sea?
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This Flood Barrier Could Save Venice
Clip: Season 49 Episode 12 | 2m 57sVideo has Closed Captions
Venice is sinking, with sea level predicted to rise another 40 inches by the end of the century. Could a colossal network of flood barriers save it from the sea?
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