Spelman calls for urgent action to deliver climate resilient infrastructure

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Climate Resilient Infrastructure report advises businesses to step up investment in climate adaptation measures

Environment Minister Caroline Spelman will this morning call on businesses and developers to step up efforts to ensure that the UK's infrastructure is resilient to anticipated climate change, such as the...

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