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environment2 years ago•6 min saved

Florida Residents Battle Devastating Floods: Stories of Survival and Resilience

Residents of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, are pleading for improved drainage infrastructure to protect their neighborhoods from flooding. The city plans to upgrade the drainage infrastructure in 25 flood-prone neighborhoods over the next decade, but some areas may have to wait until 2034 for completion. The recent heavy rainstorms have highlighted the urgent need for action, as many homes were severely damaged. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of storms in the region, and the existing drainage systems are not equipped to handle such extreme rainfall. Residents are frustrated by the lack of storm drains and are calling on the city to prioritize basic infrastructure upgrades.

via South Florida Sun Sentinel|

#climate-change #drainage #environment

gardening2 years ago•4 min saved

The Pros and Cons of Using Sponges in Potted Plants.

The "sponge" hack for potted plants, which involves cutting up sponges and placing them at the bottom of the planter before adding soil, has been touted as a way to help plants retain excess moisture and prevent root rot. However, gardening experts warn that waterlogged sponges can actually cause root rot and promote the growth of harmful microorganisms in the soil. Instead, they recommend using traditional drainage materials such as gravel or sand. The sponge hack may be useful in specific scenarios, but proper watering practices and well-draining soil mixes are the best ways to ensure healthy plant growth.

via LivingEtc|

#drainage #gardening #gardening-hacks

gardening2 years ago•4 min saved

Experts warn against popular trick for potted plant health.

The "sponge" hack for potted plants, which involves cutting up sponges and placing them at the bottom of the planter before adding soil, is not recommended by gardening experts. While the hack claims to help retain excess moisture and prevent root rot, it can actually cause waterlogging, soil compaction, and the growth of harmful microorganisms. Instead, experts recommend using traditional drainage materials such as gravel or sand, or using mesh discs to avoid waterlogging that causes root rot.

via Yahoo Life|

#drainage #gardening #gardening-hacks

odd-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Indian Official Fined for Draining Reservoir to Find Lost Phone

An Indian government food inspector, Rajesh Vishwas, has been fined 10,000 rupees ($640) and suspended from his job after he drained a reservoir to recover his $1,200 Samsung phone that he had dropped in it. Vishwas paid for a diesel pump to be brought over and claimed he had verbal permission from another official to drain "some water into a nearby canal" which could be beneficial to nearby "farmers who would have more water." The state irrigation department deemed his actions "illegal" and "punishable under Chhattisgarh's Irrigation Act."

via The Register|

#drainage #fine #india