Cork is Ireland’s ‘Venice’ and just as vulnerable to climate change

Save Cork City’s plan is to build a tidal barrier now... instead of waiting for the sea to claim the city, writes Victoria White

Cork is Ireland’s ‘Venice’ and just as vulnerable to climate change
Thu, 14 Nov, 2019 - 08:00
Victoria White

Save Cork City’s plan is to build a tidal barrier now... instead of waiting for the sea to claim the city, writes Victoria White

AS I write, 85% of the city of Venice is under water.

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