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What are “Sponge Cities,” and How Can They Prevent Floods?

What are “Sponge Cities,” and How Can They Prevent Floods?

As climate change brings increasing flood threats, cities need to be designed like giant sponges that allow water to drain away safely.

UrbanThomson Reuters Foundation23 January 2024auckland, sponge city