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Italy weighs sea barrier to save Venice from floods
After a decade and 150 million dollars in studies Italy considers Project Moses to shield Venice from acqua alta. Engineers propose 98 foot tall seabed barriers at three lagoon entrances with top gates rising during floods, while locals fear boondoggle and environmentalists warn rising seas may keep gates up.
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Fenice
Italy
Venice
Adriatic
Mario Senigaglia
St. Stefano
Elizabeta Rosato
St. Mark’s Square
Vittorio Salis
Acqua Alta
James Quaile
Turnersville
N.I
St. Mark’s
Moses
Environment Ministry
Sicily
Danella
Rosata