Including the closely related term extreme weather.
… that more extreme weather is on its way, more regularly. If we do not reduce emissions and take action to adapt our neighbourhoods and way of life we will all feel the effects right here in Lambeth, on our economy, our health and our prosperity. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s most recent report made it crystal clear that the situation is worse than experts originally predicted…
… action. It is now up to all of us, together, to deliver. Cllr Claire Holland Leader of Lambeth Council 03 Lambeth’s Climate Action Plan | Foreword EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We are in the middle of a global climate crisis. We are witnessing the breakdown of climate and ecological systems resulting in increasing numbers of extreme weather events, growing conflict over scarce resources, and rapidly…
… 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…
… extreme weather events. Equity is at the heart of adaptive action taken by Lambeth Council and its partner organisations, meaning that no-one is unfairly disadvantaged. 22 Lambeth’s Climate Action Plan | Adaptation Adaptation refers to anticipating the negative impacts of climate change and taking action to minimise their effects. Adaptive action leads to stronger communities and economies…
… can expect hotter and drier summers, warmer and wetter winters, more extreme weather events such as intense storms and heatwaves, and higher sea levels affecting the River Thames. Climate change also poses many risks to the natural environment, from biodiversity loss, environmental degradation, increased incidence of pests and disease, and flooding. Accordingly, while adaptation is a theme…