Unearthing Paris' Mythical Second River
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Stretches of the Bièvre, Paris's second river buried under concrete for over a century, are now being revealed and revitalized as city authorities work to cool the city, reduce flood risk, and restore biodiversity in response to climate change.
Much of the Bièvre in Paris remains hidden underground; this project is ongoing, not complete citywide.
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