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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

Three councils awarded funds to investigate potential for London-style zones tackling air pollution

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

Association of British Insurers says government has refused overdraft facility to help thousands of high risk homes

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

Coalition accused of slow progress in tackling water security risks and river pollution

Bill Clinton and Al Gore among those calling for fresh focus on issue that neither candidate mentioned in televised debates

Forget the spurious arguments about climate change, businesses are more aware than ever of the need for climate resilience