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How ‘sponge cities’ could protect against floods

How ‘sponge cities’ could protect against floods

Update: 2024-07-18
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Record-breaking rainfall wreaked havoc in Toronto this week, flooding homes and businesses, and turning highways into rivers. Guest host Duncan McCue hears how building “sponge cities” could help to protect Canadians against this kind of flash flooding.

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How ‘sponge cities’ could protect against floods

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