Europe’s Gas Crisis Could Shatter A 700-Year-Old Glass Industry In Venice | Still Standing

After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, gas prices in Europe hit an all-time high. But glassblowers in Murano have been shutting off their furnaces since last year, when Europe’s ongoing gas crisis began. It all comes at a time when the trade is already struggling to bring in the next wave of artists to carry on the legacy of Venetian glass. For more about Chiara and Mariana’s glass studio, visit: For more about Giancarlo’s workshop, visit: MORE BUSINESS INSIDER VIDEOS: Why We Kill So Many Houseplants, But Spend Billions On Them Anyway | Big Business How Women Kept A 3,000-Year-Old Pottery Tradition Alive In Tunisia | Still Standing Why Leavers Lace Is So Expensive ------------------------------------------------------ #Glass #RussiaUkraine #StillStanding Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Europe’s Gas Crisis Could Shatter A 700-Year-Old Glass Industry In Venice | Still Standing