CNN - The Wonder List Series 1 (2015) Part 6 Venice Sink or Swim

The Wonder List

In The Wonder List with Bill Weir, storyteller Bill Weir and renowned filmmaker Philip Bloom go on a quest to tell the untold stories of extraordinary people, places, cultures and creatures that are at a crossroads. Across eight, one hour episodes, Weir and Bloom will take viewers to Vanuatu; the Galapagos Islands; Ikaria, Greece; the Taj Mahal in India; the Alps; the Dead Sea; the Everglades and Venice. While in these visually stunning locations, captured by Bloom’s unparalleled cinematography, Weir explores the forces of change that effect so many lives, and discovers what can be done to save them.

Part 6: Venice: Sink or Swim

Venice is one of the most beloved man-made wonders on the planet. For more than a thousand years, artists, poets and lovers have flocked to the City of Water to pay homage to its unique beauty. But for how much longer will the Renaissance jewel be able to withstand frequent flooding and the effects of hosting more than twenty million visitors a year? Rising sea levels mean the floods that submerge the City's iconic squares are more frequent than they used to be. Venetians have adapted but plans to combat the effects of the floods have been dogged by controversy. Bill Weir takes The Wonder List to Venice where he wades the flooded streets, floats on the burgeoning canals, examines the possible solutions and talks to fearful Venetians about the challenges of keeping Venice pristine for future generations.

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