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London under water
A discussion on the threat of London's people and infrastructure examining how current defence systems will cope with enhanced flood risk to London over the next 30 years.
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Alex Nickson Greater London Authority
Dave Wardle Environment Agency
Rowan Douglas Willis Research Network
Image courtesy of ClaudeSchneider.com
Focus
The Thames Barrier
Find out more about the Thames
Barrier, which protects over 1.2m
people from the risk of tidal flooding
in London
What is at risk if London floods?
How will we face up to the challenge of increased flooding risk in the future?
60 seconds
60 second guide to preparing homes for a flood
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60 second guide to the River Thames
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