UK climate resilience a 'postcode lottery'

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Report reveals London and Leicester leading the way on climate preparedness, but many cities failing to adequately assess climate risks

The UK's climate response is subject to a 'postcode lottery', with many cities failing to put in place comprehensive strategies to curb greenhouse gas emissions and bolster climate resilience, even as...

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