With the recent release of a detailed “future flood map” of Britain, it’s clear that climate change is taking its toll. We are facing increased risk of flooding, and it’s more important than ever that we take action to address it. The UK government needs to start doing something about climate change. We need to invest in renewable energy sources, reduce our carbon emissions, and take action to mitigate the effects of climate change. It’s not enough to simply think about the future, we need to start doing something now. At the same time, we need to prepare for the future. Flood maps like this one give us the opportunity to assess the risk and make decisions about the best way to protect ourselves and our property. We must also ensure that our infrastructure is resilient and able to cope with the increased risk of flooding. Ultimately, tackling climate change is key to mitigating the effects of flooding and other extreme weather events. We need to take action now in order to make sure that our future is safe and secure. Our government needs to start doing something about climate change, and we all need to do our part to reduce our carbon footprints.
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The Future of Flooding – What Can We Do?
Researchers have produced a detailed "future flood map" of Britain - simulating the impact of flooding as climate change takes its toll.