http://www.21stcenturychallenges.org/challenges/london-under-water/focus/ en dan@kdweb.co.uk Copyright 2008 2008-06-01T12:19:08+00:00 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/a-million-new-homes-could-be-uninsurable-782650.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/a-million-new-homes-could-be-uninsurable-782650.html#When:11:26:40Z A third of the governments planned target 3 million new homes are to be built on flood plains against advice from the Environment Agency, meaning many could be classed as ‘uninsurable’ by the insurance industry.   2008-09-18T11:26:40+00:00 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6921023.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/6921023.stm#When:11:28:51Z Landmark buildings in central London are to be reassessed for flood vulnerability as uncertaintity created by climate change has forced authorities to develop a plan to deal with a worst case scenario. 2008-09-18T11:28:51+00:00 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6913392.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6913392.stm#When:11:30:21Z One of the greatest challenges facing the UK government after the recent flooding is finding the resources and skilled labour to rebuild infrastructure. 2008-09-18T11:30:21+00:00 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7387206.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7387206.stm#When:11:32:15Z A committee of MPs has said Britain’s Flood Defences are in a ‘chaotic state’ and that there is a ‘total lack of awareness’ as to how vulnerable certain parts of the country are to flooding. 2008-09-18T11:32:15+00:00 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7472564.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7472564.stm#When:11:34:48Z An independent review carried out by Sir Michael Pit has said that builder regulations must be stricter and planning better in flood prone areas and that urgent and fundamental changes are needed to improve flood defences. 2008-09-18T11:34:48+00:00 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7386959.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7386959.stm#When:11:38:39Z Hundreds of vital installations in the UK are vulnerable to severe flooding, a confidential government study says. 2008-09-18T11:38:39+00:00 http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/~/media/assets/www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/flooding_review/final_press_notice%20pdf.ashx http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/~/media/assets/www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/flooding_review/final_press_notice%20pdf.ashx#When:11:40:57Z The Pitt Review, ‘Learning lessons from the 2007 floods', released and calls for urgent and fundamental changes in the way the country is adapting to the increased risk of flooding and called on the Government to set out publicly how it will make rapid progress, and be held to account, on improving the country’s flood resilience. 2008-09-18T11:40:57+00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/4570950/Projects-built-despite-flood-risk-on-increase-warns-Environment-Agency.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/4570950/Projects-built-despite-flood-risk-on-increase-warns-Environment-Agency.html#When:10:40:09Z Hundreds of homes, a primary school and a ferry terminal were given planning permission last year despite concerns over flood risks, watchdogs have warned. 2009-02-10T10:40:09+00:00 http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/mar/08/climate-change-flooding http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/mar/08/climate-change-flooding#When:11:54:14Z Rising sea levels pose a far bigger eco threat than previously thought. This week's climate change conference in Copenhagen will sound an alarm over new floodings - enough to swamp Bangladesh, Florida, the Norfolk Broads and the Thames estuary 2009-03-09T11:54:14+00:00 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7935159.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7935159.stm#When:14:42:03Z The global sea level looks set to rise far higher than forecast because of changes in the polar ice-sheets, a team of researchers has suggested. 2009-03-11T14:42:03+00:00 http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/globalwarming/5566269/800000-homes-face-flood-risk-warns-climate-change-report.html http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/environment/globalwarming/5566269/800000-homes-face-flood-risk-warns-climate-change-report.html#When:09:08:54Z Twice as many British homes will be at risk of flooding than previously thought because of the impact of climate change on sea levels, according to a report by government-appointed experts. 2009-06-18T09:08:54+00:00 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8460089.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8460089.stm#When:09:57:22Z Rising sea levels and an increase in the frequency of storms could leave many UK coastal areas vulnerable to extreme flooding, a report has warned. The project's findings, which include sketches and details of the proposed "new cities", will be presented in a exhibition that will visit London, Portsmouth and Kingston-upon-Hull. 2010-01-15T09:57:22+00:00