Saving Venice
May 12, 2025•48 min
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Summary
This episode explores the paradox of Venice, where locals feel the flood of mass tourism is a greater threat than rising sea levels. As residents leave due to unaffordable housing and declining services, the city's unique culture and community erode. The episode highlights Venetian voices sharing frustrations about tourist behavior and ineffective politics, alongside efforts by locals to build sustainable businesses, revive artisan traditions, manage tourism with technology, and even propose engineering solutions to literally raise the city.Episode description
Erica Hill explores the future of Venice, a city threatened by rising sea levels and the more immediate threat of overwhelming tourism. She speaks with locals working to preserve the city's traditions and address climate change.
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