Including the closely related term extreme weather.
…, is already having a huge impact on our world. An increase in extreme weather events, such as flooding, drought and heatwaves, is causing destruction, death, displaced communities, biodiversity loss and huge economic damage. Unless action is taken quickly then these events are predicted to get worse and more frequent. Locally, within Basingstoke and Deane, the impact of climate change is also…
… efforts, it is also vital that we ensure the council and borough are resilient to expected changes as a result of climate change, including hotter summers and milder, wetter winters, along with an increase in extreme weather events. Adaptation to a changing climate is a key aspect of this strategy. Climate Emergency Declaration In light of the above, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council…