China Turns Cities into Sponges to Stop Flooding

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Takeaways:

  • Sponge cities are designed to absorb water into the ground instead of channeling it away.
  • Sponge cities are able to slow down the water in meandering streams without concrete walls and with room to spread out during heavy deluges.
  • These cities hold the opportunity to provide clean water, reduce pollution, fight climate change and increase biodiversity.

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