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People wade in the chest deep floodwater in suburban Cainta, east of Manila, Philippines, in 2009. Such events will affect twice as many people by the end of the decade. Photograph: Pat Roque/AP
Flooding will affect double the number of people worldwide by 2030
April 30, 2020

New research finds 147 million will be hit by floods by the end of the decade – ‘the numbers will be catastrophic’...The number of people harmed by floods will double worldwide by 2030, according to a new analysis.

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Device inspired by mangroves could help clear up flood water
February 27, 2020

A novel approach to removing salt from water, inspired by mangrove trees, has been revealed by researchers who say the system could offer an unusual approach to clearing up flood water.

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