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Rising Sea Levels in Venice
The Venice high tide footage serves as a reminder of the potential risks of rising sea levels to coastal cities. It also raises questions about the cost of building taller gates to protect cities and the opportunity to update outdated infrastructures if they were to be replaced.
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The aging infrastructure in New York City, including its subway and sewer systems, presents a challenge for adapting to rising sea levels caused by climate change.
34:13 - 36:40 (02:26)
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The aging infrastructure in New York City, including its subway and sewer systems, presents a challenge for adapting to rising sea levels caused by climate change. Upgrading the infrastructure to prevent flooding has proven difficult due to the costs and the need for new building materials.
ChapterRising Sea Levels in Venice
EpisodeSelects: Why is Venice so wet?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the MOSE Project in Venice, a system of barriers designed to protect the city from flooding, and promote an article on the subject on howstuffworks.com.
36:40 - 37:28 (00:47)
Summary
The hosts discuss the MOSE Project in Venice, a system of barriers designed to protect the city from flooding, and promote an article on the subject on howstuffworks.com.
ChapterRising Sea Levels in Venice
EpisodeSelects: Why is Venice so wet?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss their experience at Harry's Bar in Venice, where the Bellini cocktail was created and Hemingway used to drink at, and recommend visiting the historical site.
37:28 - 38:03 (00:35)
Summary
The hosts discuss their experience at Harry's Bar in Venice, where the Bellini cocktail was created and Hemingway used to drink at, and recommend visiting the historical site.
ChapterRising Sea Levels in Venice
EpisodeSelects: Why is Venice so wet?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Listener Male sends a message to the hosts about a familiar name he heard from the Insanity Defense episode.
38:03 - 38:38 (00:34)
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Listener Male sends a message to the hosts about a familiar name he heard from the Insanity Defense episode.