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UK towns combat rising flood risks with nature-based solutions like stream structures and river bends.
UK towns are adopting nature-based solutions to tackle rising flood risks, with over 6.3 million properties at risk, projected to rise to 8 million by 2050.
In Leicester, volunteers reinforce wooden structures in streams to slow water flow, complementing traditional defenses like retention basins.
The UK government has pledged £2.6 billion for new flood defenses, but there's growing interest in natural methods, which include creating river bends and installing leaky barriers.
These techniques are seen as more environmentally friendly and effective in managing water in urban areas.
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Las ciudades del Reino Unido combaten el aumento de los riesgos de inundación con soluciones basadas en la naturaleza, como las estructuras de arroyos y las curvas de los ríos.