How London's economy is 'at risk' from dual climate threat

Madeleine Cuff
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London's businesses are ill-prepared for the escalating effects of climate change, new report finds

More than half of FTSE 100 firms have no business strategy in place for adapting to climate change, according to a new report released today by the London Assembly. The paper, drawn up by the Assembly's...

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