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Report Urges Immediate Action on London's Climate Resilience

New findings highlight severe risks from floods, heatwaves, and subsidence by 2030, calling for urgent measures.

Overview

  • London faces increased threats from extreme weather, with 43% of homes at risk of subsidence by 2030.
  • The review recommends a new Thames Barrier by 2070 and a National Wildfire Strategy by 2025.
  • Heatwaves and droughts have already strained public services, including healthcare and transport.
  • Climate change could reduce London's GDP by 2-3% annually by the 2050s.
  • The report calls for a comprehensive heat plan and improved flood defences to protect vulnerable communities.