All flooding articles
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CommentSystems thinking beats product thinking: Why the UK needs a flood management revolution
For too long, the UK’s approach to water management has been reactive and fragmented. Proactive planning is required to deal with our changing climate, writes Paul Curtis
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NewsAfter eighth wettest winter on record, government comes under fire for flooding risk response
National Infrastructure Commission says not enough being done to tackle problem blighting thousands of properties
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NewsStricter controls on developments needed to stem flooding risk, NIC says
Government’s infrastructure advisors said £12bn of drainage network upgrades needed over next 30 years to tackle extreme weather caused by climate change
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CommentCreative thinking needed to tackle growing threat of urban flooding
Surface water flooding not only affects infrastructure and property, it can also cause loss of life. As we focus on refurbishing and refitting existing buildings, we should take the problem more seriously
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NewsNew homes must be flood-proof, says government’s chief environment advisor
Warning comes after this month’s Storms Ciara and Dennis caused widespread flooding.