There's no place in the world like Venice, Italy. Situated in the Adratic Sea ,the city of Water is made up of 118 tiny islands. However, it (be) in danger of sinking now. Becausecity was built on soft soil, it has been sinking under the pressure of its own weight. Scientists say that Venice sinks a rate of nearly two inches every 100 years. Mean while, rising sea levels could make Venice go under even faster. Earth's temperature is slowly increasing, is causing sea ice to melt and makes the world's waters rise.
Experts(rush) to save Venice now because of its rich culture. ¨Many famous artists and opera singers have come from Venice. Some of the world's greatest(paint) can be found on the city's museum walls," explains Melissa Conn.
(keep) the city afloat, experts want to pump about 40 billion gallons of sea water beneath Venice. While scientists work to get their plan (approve), people in Venice live their normal life. When the tide rolls in the locals have ways of keeping everyone dry. Café owners move tables to(high) ground, and hotels pass out high boots to guests. ( fortune) ,dealing with the rising water does not make the natives discouraged.
