Including the closely related terms flooding, flood, and flood risk.
… Page 22 Adaptation We will consider how properties can be adapted respond to the impacts of climate change – this includes prevention from flooding, protection from hotter weather as well as energy efficient homes in colder weather. We will promote our energy efficiency measures and engage our tenants in our plans so that we can work with together to meet the challenges. Further…
… and existing buildings where practicable • Ensure that drainage strategies and flood risk assessments take into account the impact of a changing climate • Complete master planning for Strategic Allocations with walking and cycling routes through sites, making essential local services more accessible without the need to travel by car • Encourage modern methods of construction…
… levels in 2 million years and the last decade was the warmest on record. Why we must do something Rising temperatures and changing weather patterns have dire consequences for everyone across the planet. It is not simply a case of warmer temperatures, consequences of climate change now include: • Melting polar ice • Rising sea levels • Flooding • Catastrophic storms…
… into the atmosphere. This helps to prevent the planet from warming to more extreme temperatures. Adaptation Preparing for climate change and the impact it will have on people, the economy and the environment. Including adapting our ways of working, ensuring new developments are resilient and planning for flooding and severe weather events. Further reading: Climate Impacts Assessment for Warwickshire…
…, and the services they deliver, can tolerate the impacts of climate change. Some of the measures we are considering, in addition to thorough maintenance and monitoring, are: • Storms and flooding – temporary barriers, increasing air tightness, replacing carpets with solid flooring, increasing the capacity of guttering and ensuring thorough maintenance throughout • Cold weather and heat waves…