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As MPs accuse government of "chaotic" response to last year's floods, insurance sector argues new legislation is needed to improve flood management and help deliver lower premiums
07 May 2008

KPMG report argues six core industries are ignoring global warming risks
25 Apr 2008
Defence think tank argues tenfold increase in clean tech research spending is required to head off huge new security risks
23 Apr 2008Report urges firms to not just focus on cutting carbon emissions and begin adapting to climate change risks
21 Apr 2008Commission encourages manufacturers and exporters to collaborate over new European legislation
15 Apr 2008Buglife’s fight goes on despite Royal Mail saying it won’t build a depot on Essex marshland
15 Apr 2008New research warns EU targets will not do enough to curb dangerous climate change, raises prospect of "carbon negative" measures
07 Apr 2008Environment Agency claims all firms should assess their flood risk and take simple steps to minimise disruption
04 Apr 2008A new survey ranks climate threats ahead of the credit crunch and terrorism
28 Mar 2008Advice aims to help firms identify risks and opportunities arising from improved ecosystem management and wildlife protection
12 Mar 2008Cranfield University initiative to research extreme weather threat and promote adaptation strategies
04 Mar 2008The Association of British Insurers has warned many businesses as well as home owners will find it increasingly difficult to get cover
15 Feb 2008Dedicated climate change team to develop new global warming-related insurance packages
24 Jan 2008World Economic Forum Report identifies biofuel boom as key driver behind food shortages
10 Jan 2008New web site to be launched in late 2008 offering firms opportunity to assess how climate change will impact them
10 Dec 2007New report claims $35tr of assets will be at risk from coastal floods by 2070 unless businesses and governments embrace "smarter development"
05 Dec 2007New web site allows consumers to check if their kids' Christmas presents contain toxic nasties
05 Dec 2007Climate change monitoring satellite could warn businesses of flooding and aid insurance industry risk calculations, yet the government is flip-flopping on the EU initiative
09 Nov 2007US research predicts droughts and increased storm damage will lead to soaring prices, job losses and major impacts to agriculture and other industries
24 Oct 2007New report based on oil production data predicts serious oil shortages and soaring energy prices over next 20 years
22 Oct 2007The focus on the opportunities presented by climate change is welcome but a new report warns too many firms are ignoring the risks
18 Jul 2007