Germany: Building back sustainably after a flood
15 November 2021 |
2:20 pm
After deadly flash flooding devastated villages in Germany's Ahr Valley, many residents are hoping to return. But experts say there needs to be a fundamental change in how we build in areas at risk of floods.
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