England flood risk to rise fourfold by 2035: report LONDON
(Reuters) - The risk of flooding for many English homes and
businesses could increase fourfold by 2035 if more action to
deal with the impact of climate change is not taken, government
advisers said on Wednesday. As severe floods continue to batter
parts of Britain after the wettest June since records began, the
climate advisers said more investment and better planning for
new housing in flood plains was needed. "We must take adaptation
more seriously if we are to manage the growing risks of floods
and droughts," said John Krebs, the chairman of a climate change
advisory panel. "This can be done by investing more in flood
defenses, faster rollout of water meters and giving serious
consideration to where and how we build our housing and
infrastructure," he said in a statement. "Without action by
households and businesses to prepare for these inevitable
weather extremes the country faces rising costs, unnecessary
damage and future disruption." Scientist