Coastal saltmarsh plays role in carbon storage, flood prevention and wildlife
Conservationists are calling for action to protect and restore key marine habitats such as saltmarshes to help tackle climate ...
Groundwater Flooding: UK risks sleepwalking into disaster, minister warned
With climate change setting the stage for another potentially waterlogged winter, flood risk consultancy GeoSmart has written ...
Action needed to protect and restore saltmarshes that store carbon and protect against climate change
A first-of-its-kind report has highlighted the role coastal habitats such as saltmarshes have in storing carbon, as well as ...
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Coastal flooding in the UK
In 1953 a deep depression off the coast of the UK caused a tidal surge to build up in the Atlantic. The surge caused extensive flooding along the East coast of Britain, killing 307 people and leaving ...
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Coastal saltmarsh plays role in carbon storage, flood prevention and wildlife
Experts warn that 85% of the UK’s saltmarshes ... the project also aimed to protect nearby Salcott from coastal flooding, by providing seawater with an inlet before it reached the village.
Flood alert as 'biggest tides of the year' hit Plymouth tonight
Plymouth is bracing for the 'biggest tides of the year' with potential flooding across parts of the city, experts have warned ...
Plea to protect Essex saltmarshes that store carbon and help fight against climate change
The coastal habitats play a key role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, yet experts say they are at risk. | ITV ...
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Groundwater Flooding: UK risks sleepwalking into disaster, minister warned
The number of UK homes within areas at direct risk from ... groundwater also contributes to losses from rivers, surface water and coastal flooding by prolonging the duration of flood events.