Including 5 closely related terms such as flood, flooding, and frequent flooding.
… with tidal surges associated with increased storm activity and rising sea levels, many of our residents will experience more frequent flood events. The consequences of climate change extend beyond physical impacts on the environment, it also has health impacts on the population. Poor air quality, for instance, can lead to numerous cardiovascular diseases and increasing temperatures can lead to heat…
… are likely to experience rising sea levels, more frequent flooding, stronger storms, and more frequent heatwaves as a direct result of Climate Change. This will also adversely affect our wildlife and their habitats. In response to this West Devon Borough Council declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency on 21st May 2019, and has been working with partners to develop a set of aims and an action plan…
…/default/files/WestDevonGreenInfrastructureFrameworkAppendix1.pdf What issues are the Borough likely to face? West Devon has several flood risk zones along its waterways and coastal areas, particularly in the North and around Tavistock. Although it's more difficult to quantify, it's generally accepted that in the UK, Climate Change will bring about more frequent and heavy rain. When combined…
… are experiencing Climate Change and Biodiversity loss right now and this will continue. With this in mind we need to adapt and mitigate the best we can as we experience a. frequent and longer heatwaves b. warmer and wetter winters c. stronger and more frequent storms bringing about more flooding Page 12 of 29 d. sea-level rise11 6. Implementation and Monitoring The delivery…
… related mortality, and rising energy prices can result in increased fuel poverty. These health impacts can also become mentally harmful, those directly affected by flooding can have their lives upended, and needing months sometimes years to recover.7 Many people are already feeling anxiety, fear, and grief due to the changes that are happening now across the world and psychologists are seeing a rise…