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Flood Prevention Could Bring ‘Huge’ Payoff as Global Risks Rise

Flood Prevention Could Bring ‘Huge’ Payoff as Global Risks Rise

24 April, 2020

LONDON, April 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Asia faces surging threats from coastal and river flooding as climate change brings more intense rainfall and rising seas – but investing now…

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Northern European Enclosure Dam Could Protect 25 Million People From Rising Seas

Northern European Enclosure Dam Could Protect 25 Million People From Rising Seas

3 March, 2020

A 475-km-long dam between the north of Scotland and the west of Norway and another one of 160 km between the west point of France and the southwest of England…

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Green Roofs Improve the Urban Environment – So Why Don’t All Buildings Have Them?

Green Roofs Improve the Urban Environment – So Why Don’t All Buildings Have Them?

13 October, 2019

Rooftops covered with grass, vegetable gardens and lush foliage are now a common sight in many cities around the world. More and more private companies and city authorities are investing…

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Climate Change to Increase Compound Flooding in Northern Europe

Climate Change to Increase Compound Flooding in Northern Europe

20 September, 2019

Coastal areas of Northern Europe will experience an increase in “compound flooding” in coming decades as a result of climate change, say researchers. Compound flooding occurs where storm surges and…

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Heatwave ‘Completely Obliterated’ the Record for Europe’s Hottest Ever June

Heatwave ‘Completely Obliterated’ the Record for Europe’s Hottest Ever June

4 July, 2019

June was hot. Really hot. That much we knew. What we didn’t know was just how hot it was – not just in parts of Europe, but around the world.…

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(Updated) Europe – Evacuations, Rescues and Travel Disruption After Flash Floods

(Updated) Europe – Evacuations, Rescues and Travel Disruption After Flash Floods

13 June, 2019

Report updated 13 June 2019 to include further information on flooding in Italy Update: 13 June 2019 Further heavy rain caused flooding in areas around Lake Como in northern Italy…

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Germany – Heavy Rain From Storm Axel Causes Flooding

Germany – Heavy Rain From Storm Axel Causes Flooding

22 May, 2019

A weather front named “Storm Axel” brought heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms to parts of Germany between 20 and 22 May, 2019. Several states have been affected including Bavaria,…

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Beauty or Safety? Europe Seeks to Protect Heritage From Disasters

Beauty or Safety? Europe Seeks to Protect Heritage From Disasters

27 November, 2018

ROME, Nov 26 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – From the floating city of Venice to prehistoric rock carvings in Spain, Europe’s cultural heritage is vulnerable to floods, quakes and wildfires, and…

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Europe – Floods in Switzerland,  Italy and Germany After 50mm of Rain in 1 Hour

Europe – Floods in Switzerland, Italy and Germany After 50mm of Rain in 1 Hour

13 June, 2018

More storms have hit parts of Europe, causing flooding in parts of Switzerland, northern Italy and Germany, where one man has died. Meanwhile, storm damage in Austria has left 14,000…

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Europe – Storms Bring Damaging Floods to Parts of Northern and Central Europe

Europe – Storms Bring Damaging Floods to Parts of Northern and Central Europe

2 June, 2018

Severe weather has once again caused flash flooding and mudslides in parts of northern and central Europe. Severe storms hit parts of northern Europe on 24 May, moving to south…

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Updated: Europe – Storms Cause Flooding in Parts of Belgium, France and Germany

Updated: Europe – Storms Cause Flooding in Parts of Belgium, France and Germany

25 May, 2018

Update, 25 May, 2018 A thunderstorm and heavy rain on Thursday, 24 May caused flooding in the Vogtland region of Saxony, Germany. Emergency services responded to over 200 calls for…

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Germany – Rescues and Evacuations After Flash Floods in North

Germany – Rescues and Evacuations After Flash Floods in North

11 May, 2018

Severe thunderstorms, hail and heavy rain affected parts of Germany yesterday, 10 May, 2018. Flash flooding was reported in Hamburg and areas of Schleswig-Holstein, where emergency services received over 2,000…

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Western Europe – Flooding in 6 Countries After Severe Storms Hit

Western Europe – Flooding in 6 Countries After Severe Storms Hit

1 May, 2018

Stormy weather in parts of western Europe has caused flooding, wind damage and huge waves. At least 5 fatalities have been reported as a result of severe weather. Germany, Netherlands,…

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Global Warming Poses Substantial Flood Risk Increase for Central and Western Europe

Global Warming Poses Substantial Flood Risk Increase for Central and Western Europe

29 January, 2018

Europe is expected to see a considerable increase in flood risk in coming years, even under an optimistic climate change scenario of 1.5°C warming compared to pre-industrial levels. A study…

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Northern Europe – Storm Eleanor Brings Strong Winds and Flooding

Northern Europe – Storm Eleanor Brings Strong Winds and Flooding

4 January, 2018

Storm Eleanor brought strong winds and storm surge to parts of northern Europe from 02 January 2018. The west of Ireland saw the worst of the flooding. Two people died…

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Germany, Poland and Czech Republic – Deaths and Damage Caused by Storm Herwart

Germany, Poland and Czech Republic – Deaths and Damage Caused by Storm Herwart

1 November, 2017

Severe weather, including strong winds and storm surge, affected parts of central Europe over the weekend 27 to 29 October 2017. Dubbed “Herwart” the storm caused severe damage in Poland,…

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