Independent
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2021-10-19
Water shortage presents ‘existential’ threat to UK, government warned
Action needed to stop demand outstripping supply, says Environment Agency
Action needed to stop demand outstripping supply, says Environment Agency
LONDON (AP) — England will be hit hard by floods like those that devastated Germany this summer if the country does not improve its defense against more extreme weather brought by climate change, a governmental agency said Wednesday.
The report warned of rising sea levels, increased river flows and significant strains on England’s public water supply amid soaring global temperatures associated with the changing climate.
With more extreme weather events expected to bring flooding and droughts, the body urged world leaders to focus on mitigating the potentially disastrous effects of global warming.
Adapting just as important as action to cut emissions, UK government told