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Could this ceramic paving be a game-changer in curbing urban floods?

Video. The flood-busting ceramic paving taking on climate change

Updated: 12/05/2025 - 15:01 GMT+2

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In this episode of Smart Regions, we look at how new ceramic paving, developed in Spain’s Valencia region, aims to curb flooding risks during heavy rain in urban areas.

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