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Water worries

The autumn 2000 floods affected around 10,000 homes and businesses across Britain, causing an estimated £1 billion worth of damage. And with scientists predicting milder, wetter winters on the way, there could be more in store. Meanwhile, other parts of the UK will suffer water shortages.

'Dealing with water - too much or too little - will be a key climate change issue for the UK.' Richenda Connell, UK Climate Impacts Programme



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Richenda Connell
Richenda Connell
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