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flag UK towns combat rising flood risks with nature-based solutions like stream structures and river bends.

flag 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. flag In Leicester, volunteers reinforce wooden structures in streams to slow water flow, complementing traditional defenses like retention basins. flag 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. flag These techniques are seen as more environmentally friendly and effective in managing water in urban areas.

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