UK ill-prepared for havoc future storms could wreak, scientists warn
by Helena Horton Environment reporter from Environment | The Guardian on (#6G65A)
Government not putting enough effort into flood resilience despite likelihood of more frequent and severe storms, experts say
The UK is ill-prepared for the disaster future storms could wreak, scientists have warned, after Storm Ciaran swept the country.
Experts believe a warming atmosphere caused by emissions from burning fossil fuels will make storms more frequent and severe in the UK. This autumn, storms have caused thousands of homes in the UK to flood, and last week almost 150,000 households were left without power.
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