Human Environmental Interaction in Western Europe

Chunnel Connects England and France. Built underneath the English Channel. cost $3.6 billion to build takes about 20-30 minutes to get through at about 100 miles per hour. 3 tunnels- two for trains and one for service/escape.

Chunnel What type of HEI? What environmental concerns result from the construction of the Chunnel?

Gotthard Base Tunnel Cuts through the Swiss Alps. Longest tunnel in the world. 37 miles. Will be completed in 2017. Cost $11 billion Will improve trade and travel through the Alps from North and Southern Europe.

Gotthard Base Tunnel What type of HEI? What environmental concerns result from the construction of this tunnel?

Canals of Venice, Italy City is uniquely landscaped with 150 canals, 118 islands, and 400 bridges. City has only about 270,000 residents, but sees millions of tourists each year. Main waterway is called the Grand Canal.

Canals of Venice, Italy What type of HEI? What are some environmental concerns resulting from the canals?

Netherlands Dikes Built to reclaim land from the sea. 1986: 12th Dutch Province added as a result of reclaimed land. Originally engineered to create additional farmland, but now is a large source of power.

Netherlands Dikes What type of HEI? What environmental concerns to the Dutch face as a result of the dikes?