Including the closely related term extreme weather.
… change is leading to increasing frequency of severe weather, be that high rainfall and flooding or heatwaves. North Tyneside is as vulnerable to these types of events as the rest of the Northeast of England. Storm Arwen (November 2021) is an example of how extreme weather can impact the borough. There are short, medium- and long-term climate change risks to residents, business…
… quality of life aspects such as health, the economy, inequalities and overall wellbeing of our residents. We are working very hard to understand climate impacts and act positively. Whilst this action plan has a clear focus on reducing carbon emissions, we are also adapting our services in response to the extreme weather events we are already experiencing and are likely to see…
…. The Climate Adaptation Tool Kit The authority has developed in conjunction with the borough Climate Board representatives , the North Tyneside Climate Adaptation Toolkit. The toolkit has been developed for businesses and the third sector to assess, evaluate, plan and monitor risks to their day-to-day operations related to extreme weather. By following this approach and using knowledge…