Risk and adaptation
More than 70% of European cities are not adapting to climate change in a consistent and coherent way. That is the headline finding of our new stud... Read More
Climate science is a key tool for governments tasked with preparing citizens and infrastructure for the impacts of global warming. But trans... Read More
Local governments face the difficult task of preparing communities and infrastructure for a warmer world – all while urbanisation accelerates and e... Read More
People around the world are already living with the impacts of climate change. Faced with record-breaking heatwaves, storms and f... Read More
With average global temperatures set to see another record high this year, the chances of holding warming to no more than 1.5C continue to dwindle. ... Read More
The US will face a bigger rise in weather-induced supply disruption over the next 15 years than any other country, a new study suggests – although ... Read More
Rural land cover surrounding a city has the potential to reduce the “urban heat island” (UHI) effect and cool the city centre by more than 0.5C, ... Read More
Long-abolished discriminatory lending practices in the US are still having an impact on the inequality of climate risks facing urban populations toda... Read More
From flooding in New Zealand and wildfires in Canada through to drought in the Middle East and extreme heat across the northern hemisphere, last year... Read More
Loss of labour caused by heat stress wiped out the equivalent of 4% of Africa's GDP in 2022, warns a new report from the Lancet Countdown on Health a... Read More
Every area of UK society will feel the effects of climate change and, as global emissions continue to rise, preparing for life in a warmer world is c... Read More
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