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canarymoon · 09-09-2009, 08:08 AM

From an article in the UK's Telegraph:

Venice in danger because of new port

Venice is in danger of crumbling into the sea because of plans to build a major shipping port alongside the fragile floating city, according to British conservationists.

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. . . the Venice Port Authority called for a new terminal at Marghera Port to deal with the increase in tourism and trade to the area. . . . Conservationists say it could be a "ecological catastrophe" for Venice as the continual dredging of the lagoon causes sea levels to rise.
. . . the charity Venice in Peril said waves generated by large ships and the currents that run through the deep passageways play a big part in dragging out the sandbanks that keep seawater out.

. . . Venice is one of the busiest tourist sites in the world with more than 16 million visitors every year.

. . . At the same time the petrochemical industry in the area is dying and the Italian government is eager to promote tourism and trade

FULL ARTICLE HERE: Venice in danger because of new port - Telegraph

smitty · 09-10-2009, 04:13 PM

i think they're just scaremongering as usual