How to save underground railways from climate change flooding
Cities’ metros and subways are threatened by rising flood risks but innovative engineering could protect them.
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After the flood: finding ways to insure the uninsurable without breaking the bank
More wet and windy weather arrives week after week, with the inundated areas of the south and southwest of Britain still at the mercy of the elements. Even while politicians begin the blame game, we should…
Changes to our rivers and floodplains have exacerbated flooding
There’s a short window of opportunity to gather the data needed to fully assess the impact of changes to rivers and floodplains on flooding.
Three ways to reduce Europe’s flood risk
Implementing effective flood management is challenging, partly because not all floods are the same.
Why beaver‑like dams can protect communities from flooding – new research
A new study shows that river barriers, similar to those built by beavers, can protect areas at risk of flooding by storing water upstream.
Climate change and natural patterns combined to bring wettest winter ever
An estimated 5,800 homes and businesses have been flooded in England and Wales this winter, now officially the wettest ever. By comparison, the total was 55,300 properties after the 2007 summer floods…
Seven ways we can fight back against flooding
Climate change makes extreme weather more likely – but we also have the power to make our flood responses smarter.
Housebuilding ban on floodplains isn’t enough – flood‑prone communities should take back control
Residents need the necessary support to adapt their homes and make collective decisions about flood prevention.
‘Natural’ flood management would be overwhelmed by Britain’s winter super‑floods
‘Leaky dams’ and tree planting are useful against smaller floods, but they won’t hold back the water after a major storm.
Flooding: Britain’s coastal towns and villages face a design challenge to cope with climate emergency
Planning for the growing risks of flooding that threatens the UK’s cities, towns and villages is underway, but progress is too slow.
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