Environment Agency chief Sir James Bevan: 'The water crisis is a ticking time bomb for the UK'

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The biggest long term threat to the environment, economy and lifestyle is water quantity, argues Environment Agency chief executive Sir James Bevan in a recent speech

Two years ago I gave a speech called Defusing the Weatherbomb. That set out the Environment Agency's new strategy for managing the greater flood risks which climate change is bringing - that in addition...

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