Including the closely related terms property, and property.
… Melting ice caps and thermal expansion cause sea levels to rise. This is a particular worry for Wyre, as a coastal borough with low-lying flood plains, a large river estuary and communities living all along the coastline. Wyre is identified as one of ten UK local authorities with the most properties at risk of sea level rise1. “Rainfall patterns are changing, causing more frequent flooding…
… agricultural sector and properties along the coastline in Wyre. Whilst significant investment will be required to move away from a fossil fuel-based system to low-carbon technologies, inaction on climate change will have much greater costs. Severe weather events and rising sea levels will cause costly damage to critical infrastructure, as well as affect supply chains for goods and food production…
… illnesses, increased risk of disease, water scarcity and health conditions from air pollution will put greater strains on public services including the National Health Service. In addition to our physical health, the impact of losing loved ones, potential damage to our property and uncertainty about the future will also affect our mental health. Who will be most impacted? Climate change does…