Lloyd’s posts £2bn loss for 2017 - one of costliest years for natural catastrophes in past decade
Following one of the costliest years for natural catastrophes in the past decade, Lloyd’s of London has announced an aggregated market loss of £2 billion for 2017.
New UN report warns 5bn people could face water shortages by 2050
A new UN report on the state of the world’s water is warning that 5 billion people could be facing water shortages by 2050 as a result of increased demand, pollution and climate change.
Environmental Audit Committee launches Changing Arctic inquiry
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched an inquiry into the rapid changes in the Arctic.
South East Water sets out plans for new reservoirs and water treatment works
South East Water has set out plans to build new reservoirs, water treatment works, together with the creation of more water transfer achemes, according to its newly-published draft Water Resources Management Plan.
Flood and Coast’ conference to tackle the big questions facing flood and coastal erosion management
The Environment Agency’s Flood and Coast’ conference which takes place in Telford next month is set to tackle the big questions facing flood and coastal erosion management, including the growing impacts of climate change, infrastructure resilience and partnership working.
Opposition to proposed Cork City Council flood defence scheme continues
Public opposition to the proposed flood relief scheme for Cork, the largest flood relief investment project ever developed in Ireland with a budget of €140 million, is continuing.
Climate change impacts could drive Europe’s cities “beyond breaking point”
A landmark research study shows the impact of flooding, droughts and heatwaves by 2050-2100 will exceed previous predictions – and could put European cities “beyond breaking point”.
Environment Agency warns climate change means more frequent flooding
The Environment Agency is warning that climate change means intense bouts of flooding are set to become more frequent.
Parliamentary Committee launches new inquiry into heatwaves and adapting to climate change
The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has launched a new inquiry into heatwaves and adapting to climate change.
US Intelligence: climate change, water scarcity, cyber attack & disruptive technologies among key threats to national security
Climate change, water shortages, cyber attack and disruptive technologies are among a number of key threats flagged up in the United States Intelligence Community’s 2018 assessment of threats to US national security published this week.