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Insurers are taking on more risk than they should. If – or when – a major disaster hits, the catastrophe will have far-reaching consequences.
Seaside communities along the east coast of England have lost at least 183 homes to coastal erosion and landslides over the past 16 years, figures obtained by the Guardian reveal.
The Indonesian government is working with Japan to broadcast earthquake early warnings through mosque loudspeakers, with trials planned in Jakarta and other regions by 2030 before nationwide rollout.
FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as survey highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear.
Houses can be built on floodplains even if they fail a crucial safety test, according to a high court judgment that will be of “immense interest” to developers across England and Wales.
The threat was already changing how El Chaltén prepared for the future, but the disaster in Nepal has brought these risks to the forefront.
Britain’s railway system has already been under stress from extreme heat this summer, with several operators reducing timetables and train speeds.
Environment Agency says talks under way about increasing prices for industrial users to try to reduce poor water management
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