Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Making cities 'spongy' could help fight flooding — by steering the water underground

This natural pond helps reserve precipitation in the ecological corridor of Qian

Almost all of China's medium and large cities are susceptible to floods. Some experts are promoting a solution called sponge cities — urban landscapes that are softer and meant to absorb more water.

(Image credit: Mu Yu/Xinhua via Getty Images)

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