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UK – Thousands of Trees to Be Planted at Flood Defence Project in Northern England

UK – Thousands of Trees to Be Planted at Flood Defence Project in Northern England

22 February, 2023

Thousands of trees are to be planted as part of a flood defence project in northern England. England’s Environment Agency said 7 hectares of woodland and over 5km of hedgerow…

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As Heatwaves and Floods Hit Cities Worldwide, These Places Are Pioneering Solutions

As Heatwaves and Floods Hit Cities Worldwide, These Places Are Pioneering Solutions

21 January, 2023

As heatwaves and floods hit cities worldwide, Thami Croeser, RMIT University finds some inspiring examples of cities embracing pioneering solutions to mitigate the impacts. Climate change is going just as…

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Trees and Woodlands Delivering £400m Boost to UK’s Flood Protection Efforts, Study Finds

Trees and Woodlands Delivering £400m Boost to UK’s Flood Protection Efforts, Study Finds

16 January, 2023

New research by Forest Research estimates Great Britain’s trees contribute over £400m annually in benefits in the fight against floods. Trees and woodlands have long been known to play a…

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England’s Environment Agency Emphasizes Importance of Natural Flood Management

England’s Environment Agency Emphasizes Importance of Natural Flood Management

9 December, 2022

The Chief Executive of the Environment Agency (EA) in England, UK has emphasized the importance of natural flood management in the fight against growing flood risk and climate change. In…

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‘Natural’ Flood Management Would Be Overwhelmed by Britain’s Winter Super-Floods

‘Natural’ Flood Management Would Be Overwhelmed by Britain’s Winter Super-Floods

21 February, 2020

As large swathes of the UK endure the worst floods in living memory, hearts and minds are rightly focused on protecting people and property. At one point the government’s Environment…

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Flood Defences Simply Aren’t Good Enough – Here’s What Needs to Be Done

Flood Defences Simply Aren’t Good Enough – Here’s What Needs to Be Done

12 November, 2019

Flood defences simply aren’t good enough – here’s what needs to be done, by Liz Sharp, University of Sheffield, for The Conversation. When even Boris Johnson, the UK’s Conservative prime…

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Green Roofs Improve the Urban Environment – So Why Don’t All Buildings Have Them?

Green Roofs Improve the Urban Environment – So Why Don’t All Buildings Have Them?

13 October, 2019

Rooftops covered with grass, vegetable gardens and lush foliage are now a common sight in many cities around the world. More and more private companies and city authorities are investing…

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Water-Smart Green Roofs and Plazas Make a Splash in Rotterdam

Water-Smart Green Roofs and Plazas Make a Splash in Rotterdam

25 July, 2019

Projects sprouting across Rotterdam aim to keep communities safer from climate extremes, while bringing them closer together. ROTTERDAM, July 16 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A decade ago, Rotterdam’s rundown inner-city…

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Circular Cities of the World: What Can Green Infrastructure Do?

Circular Cities of the World: What Can Green Infrastructure Do?

30 June, 2019

More than half of the world’s population currently lives in cities while projections show an increase to two thirds by 2050. Many people living in small areas means large amounts…

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Why People in a Flooded British Town Were Told to Stop Flushing the Toilet

Why People in a Flooded British Town Were Told to Stop Flushing the Toilet

29 June, 2019

The British town of Wainfleet in Lincolnshire is underwater. After two months rain in two days, the River Steeping burst its banks, and 580 homes were evacuated. Curiously, the advice…

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Design for Flooding: How Cities Can Make Room for Water

Design for Flooding: How Cities Can Make Room for Water

12 December, 2018

Science is clearly showing that the world is shifting towards a more unstable climate. Weather events like the flash floods in Sydney last week will be more frequent and extreme,…

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Adoption of Green Stormwater Infrastructure Rises After Floods

Adoption of Green Stormwater Infrastructure Rises After Floods

26 September, 2018

Residents and property owners are more likely to adopt some green stormwater infrastructure practices if they have experienced flooding or erosion on their property or in their neighborhoods, according to…

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Nature Provides the Means for the Sustainable Management of Floods

Nature Provides the Means for the Sustainable Management of Floods

24 March, 2018

Researchers at Aalto University are looking into decentralised methods that can promote a more natural water cycle also in urban areas and how natural methods can be used in curbing…

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Green Spaces in Cities Help Control Floods, Store Carbon – Study

Green Spaces in Cities Help Control Floods, Store Carbon – Study

7 March, 2018

For many ecologists, fieldwork involves majestic mountains or rushing rivers or large tracts of wilderness. At the very least, it means exploring natural areas that aren’t defined by human development.…

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Researchers Use Recycled Carbon Fiber to Improve Permeable Pavement

Researchers Use Recycled Carbon Fiber to Improve Permeable Pavement

1 March, 2018

A Washington State University research team is solving a high-tech waste problem while addressing the environmental challenge of stormwater run-off. The researchers have shown they can greatly strengthen permeable pavements…

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Study Finds City Trees in Protected Pits Absorb Runoff Water 6 Times Faster

Study Finds City Trees in Protected Pits Absorb Runoff Water 6 Times Faster

24 January, 2018

A study by Columbia University has found that adding protective barriers around street trees could reduce load on city sewers, increasing the effectiveness of urban Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). In…

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