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Protecting Venice could cost billions: 'The sooner we choose, the better'

Protecting Venice could cost billions: 'The sooner we choose, the better'

Venice is facing more frequent flooding due to a combination of rising sea levels and land subsidence. New research suggests that while additional protective measures are necessary, they will come with a multi-billion euro price tag.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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