In-depth: How the UK plans to adapt to climate change

In-depth: How the UK plans to adapt to climate change

PAGGF2 Lancashire, UK. 21 July 2018. The Reservoir is now showing very low levels due to a sustained dry period, and is shown here after 2 days of rain. United Utilities who own the reservoir intend to introduce a hosepipe ban from 5 August 2018. The reservoir supplies Liverpool via a series of reservoirs in the Rivington area, which were recently used to supply water for helicopters fighting the Winter Hill fires. The bridge shown is the Alance Bridge, which spans the River Yarrow, which would normally flow through it into the reservoir. Credit: Phil Taylor/Alamy Live News

The UK government last week published its updated strategy for tackling the impacts of climate change, including higher temperatures, drought … Continue reading In-depth: How the UK plans to adapt to climate change