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Keeping up with the times - Reworked travel posters (Original Post) packman Jan 2020 OP
Very sad. Although Venice's water levels have fallen dramatically. Fla Dem Jan 2020 #1
Climate Change is all about the extremes. BigmanPigman Jan 2020 #5
Clever and totally devastating...those should be on school walls! Karadeniz Jan 2020 #2
Or on church walls where the denial is greatest. 😉 Duppers Jan 2020 #3
Beautiful posters, sad message. Thanks for posting them. japple Jan 2020 #4

Fla Dem

(23,760 posts)
1. Very sad. Although Venice's water levels have fallen dramatically.
Thu Jan 16, 2020, 11:15 AM
Jan 2020
Venice canals almost dry, two months after severe floods

Low tides have left canals in Venice almost dry, just two months after severe flooding left much of the Italian city under water.

Boats have been seen almost beached as water levels dip drastically.

The canals look more like mud trenches and getting around has become a problem for many in the city.

In November, Venice experienced its highest water levels in more than 50 years in what some said was a direct result of climate change.

Climate change behind highest tide in 50 years, says mayor
More than two thirds of the city was underwater then, with the mayor estimating damage at over a billion euros ($1.1bn; £850m).

Landmarks like St Mark's Square were flooded, while shops and businesses had to close.

The latest low tide - while exceptional - is not quite as unprecedented. The tides here mean water levels can vary by around half a metre, or sometimes even more.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51098129

BigmanPigman

(51,630 posts)
5. Climate Change is all about the extremes.
Fri Jan 17, 2020, 12:15 PM
Jan 2020

One month you have wildfires and the next month mudslides. You don't mess with Mother Nature for a reason.

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