'Adaptation is non-negotiable': London Climate Resilience Review publishes plan for protecting capital from extreme weather

Cecilia Keating
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'Adaptation is non-negotiable': London Climate Resilience Review publishes plan for protecting capital from extreme weather

Taskforce publishes raft of recommendations detailing how national and city governments can boost London's preparedness for climate change

London remains underprepared for the consequences of climate change and the disruption it will cause to citizens and business, with severe weather impacts set to "cascade" through critical healthcare,...

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