Including 5 closely related terms such as flooding, flood, and flash flooding.
… are already seeing the impact that the global climate and ecological emergency is having on our communities, from widespread flash flooding to deaths caused by high levels of air pollution and unprecedented heat waves. Taking action to cut our emissions, clean our air and adapt to extreme weather events requires system change, and everyone needs to play their part. In other words, a radical…
… Climate Action Plan Risk to soil health from increased flooding and drought Risk to people and the economy from climate-related failure of the power system EIGHT PRIORITY AREAS OF CLIMATE RELATED RISK REQUIRING URGENT ACTION Figure 4: Eight priority areas of climate related risk requiring urgent action 16 Lambeth’s Climate Action Plan | The case for local climate action Lambeth’s carbon…
… air quality, but also our habitats and wildlife. Above certain temperatures, our infrastructure - meaning our roads, railway and underground lines, utilities and telecommunications - is vulnerable to disruption. Climate change is increasing the likelihood and severity of flood events in Lambeth. Flooding from rivers and tidal flooding from the Thames are both recognised risks…
… and businesses to make better decisions about what they buy, use and waste. Biodiversity and environmental quality The climate crisis is closely intertwined with the ecological crisis, with biodiversity plummeting globally. Green space, and nature, is important to us all; it helps to lower temperature and provide clean air, supports local wildlife and absorbs rainfall to reduce flood risk. Spending…
… range of interventions including ways to minimise overheating (such as increased greenery and shading, cooler buildings, and provision of dedicated cool spaces for people to seek refuge in heatwaves), reduce flood risk and surface-water runoff (through flood alleviation measures, better strategic management of surface water, implementing sustainable drainage solutions, de-paving areas…