Including 4 closely related terms such as floods, flooding, and flood.
… challenges, both in direct effects to our healthcare services, but also to patient health. Examples in recent years include heat waves, air pollution, prolonged periods of cold, floods and droughts. As an NHS organisation, and as a spender of public funds, NHS Sunderland CCG have an obligation to work in a way that has a positive effect on the communities we serve, which includes the efficient…
… years ago and without action this could increase to 3°C, which will be catastrophic for our society and the natural world. As a result of climate change people in Sunderland can expect to experience rising sea levels, increased flooding and increased extreme hot and cold spells which will affect human life. There is overwhelming evidence that the changes we are experiencing in our…
… temperatures are now altering the global climate resulting in longer and hotter heat waves, more frequent droughts, heavier rainfall, rising sea levels and more powerful storms and hurricanes. This is seen in the retreat of glaciers, melting of ice, loss of habitats, as well as floods and fires around the world. Sunderland Low Carbon Framework December 2020 Page 13 In 2018…
… events may affect the city independently of climate change, but climate change is increasing their likelihood. The growing severity and frequency of extreme weather events is being fuelled by climate change from the emissions already released to the atmosphere. In Sunderland, through climate change, we can expect: • an increase in extent, depth and frequency of flooding within the city…
… will not only reduce the impact on the environment but also save money for residents by reducing the volume of food thrown away. Using our waste in smarter ways could also support the growth of green business; • Developing our green infrastructure, which will help to reduce the potential for flash flooding, help to cool our city in the summer, support wildlife diversity, tourism and provide…