ScienceGermanyHow sponge cities cut flooding and retain vital rainwater05:57This browser does not support the video element.ScienceGermany02/19/2024February 19, 2024The 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.Copy linkAdvertisement