Why our roads could be the next big victim of climate change

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FM Conway's David Smith asks whether enough is being done to mitigate the effects of extreme weather events on the UK's highways

High temperatures, heat waves, prolonged droughts, heavy rainfall and increased flooding have already caused millions of pounds of damage across the UK. With global temperatures set to continue rising...

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