How to transform sinking cities into landscapes that fight floods

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January 22, 2019 Today's TED Talk How to transform sinking cities into landscapes that fight floods 12:30 minutes · TEDWomen 2018 From London to Tokyo, climate change is causing cities to sink -- and our modern concrete infrastructure is making us even more vulnerable to severe flooding, says landscape architect and TED Fellow Kotchakorn Voraakhom. But what if we could design cities to help fight floods? In this inspiring talk, Voraakhom shows how she developed a massive park in Bangkok that can hold a million gallons of rainwater, calling for more climate change solutions that connect cities back to nature. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day 8 ways to fuel innovation Feel like you're running low on fresh ideas? Get creative with these thought-provoking TED Talks to inspire new and experimental thinking. Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 1:53:39 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM A simple trick to help you speak in public without showing your nerves You don’t have to put up with a thin, shaky voice, says speech-language pathologist Jackie Gartner-Schmidt. Read more »   Download the TED app

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