drought

Influential body releases global risk report that warns global economy faces grave threats from 'markets and mother nature'

As Met Office confirms 2012 was the second wettest year on record, civil engineers warn only improved water management can tackle rising flood risks

National Farmers Union estimates rains in 2012 cost the industry £1.3bn from poor harvests and higher food bills for cattle

Trewin Restorick asks if the argument that "dirty energy equals dirty weather" has the potential to resonate with the public

Scientists analysing climate models warn we should expect high temperature rises – meaning more extreme weather, sooner

Munich Re says North America has racked up losses of over $1,000bn over the last 30 years because of extreme weather

NFU says wheat yields are down 14 per cent, adding pressure to global food prices already hit by drought in US and Russia

The Sceptic Tank investigates one Zimbabwean city's unconventional solution to water scarcity

Water scarcity's effect on food production means radical steps will be needed to feed population expected to reach 9 billion by 2050

Call comes as separate reports find US heatwave will force up inflation and could cost insurers more than $5bn