How ‘sponge cities’ help manage flooding
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How ‘sponge cities’ help manage flooding
Description
November 29, 2021
Extreme weather in parts of Canada this fall is accelerating a shift in how cities manage flooding. One approach that is gaining popularity is to use nature as a ‘sponge,’ to absorb rainwater instead of repelling it off hard surfaces and into storm drains.
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How ‘sponge cities’ help manage flooding01:46 | November 29, 2021
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Trudeau says Saskatchewan residents will still receive carbon rebates despite Moe’s resistance00:30 | April 23, 2024
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How ‘sponge cities’ help manage flooding
Description
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Extreme weather in parts of Canada this fall is accelerating a shift in how cities manage flooding. One approach that is gaining popularity is to use nature as a ‘sponge,’ to absorb rainwater instead of repelling it off hard surfaces and into storm drains.
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