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How sponge cities cut flooding and retain vital rainwater

February 19, 2024

The German city of Hamburg is trying to become a ‘sponge city’ by working with nature to retain and reuse rainwater. That could help restore groundwater and reduce flooding in an urban area that’s covered in asphalt and paving.

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