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Many cities buried urban streams. Here's how to bring them back

Many cities buried urban streams. Here's how to bring them back
Phys.org Saturday 29 August 2026, 02:40 UTC 1 min read
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As many cities developed, streams that once flowed on the surface were buried underground to make way for growing infrastructure. However, as heavier rainfall, extreme weather and aging infrastructure place growing pressure on cities, these buried streams could become part of the solution.

As many cities developed, streams that once flowed on the surface were buried underground to make way for growing infrastructure. However, as heavier rainfall, extreme weather and aging infrastructure place growing pressure on cities, these buried streams could become part of the solution.
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