The Valencia region faced devastating floods last October due to climate change, prompting the development of a new footpath paving solution using ceramic tiles to improve water absorption and drainage. This EU-funded project, known as Drainker, aims to mitigate flooding risks from heavy rains and has shown promising results in water absorption rates. The initiative is supported by local government and aims to enhance urban resilience against extreme weather. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)