The Italian government is building a series of massive barriers to protect Venice from flooding. But scientists are still arguing over whether the plan will work, says Nicola Nosengo.
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Nosengo, N. SAVE OUR CITY!. Nature 424, 608–609 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/424608a
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