Topic: Flooding
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How Urban Sprawl Intensified Floods in the Philippines
Growth in population and informal settling has increased the flood's toll in Manila.
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Instead of Levees, Plant Trees
According to new research, coastal forests greatly reduced the impact of the Japanese tsunami.
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Jakarta Is Sinking Itself Into the Ocean
Groundwater pumping and rising sea levels could leave millions flooded out of their homes.
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As Sea Levels Rise, Venice Sinks
Research shows the Italian city is still subsiding, a problem made worse by rising sea levels.
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Saving Thailand’s Ancient City From the Floods
The ancient temples of Ayutthaya Historical Park were severely weakened by the latest round of floods, and could collapse if nothing is done
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Transforming Blight Into a Destination
'Landscape Infrastructure' offers multi-functional approaches to getting the most out of existing spaces
