UK: Engineers call for major infrastructure changes due to climate change

'Infrastructure, Engineering and Climate Change Adaptation - Ensuring services in an uncertain future', a report published today by an alliance representing almost half a million engineers, Engineering the Future, calls for a complete review of how national infrastructure is planned, developed and protected.

"Protecting and adapting infrastructure is crucial to our way of life. Taking measures now in the energy, water, transport and communications sectors will not only save money, but also save lives." says Lord Henley, the UK's environment minister responsible for adapting to climate change.

"Engineering is one of the best chances we have of adapting to rising sea levels, flooding and hotter temperatures. This report will inform Defra's Adapting National Infrastructure programme which will set out the Government's vision for adapting UK infrastructure this spring."