Climate change

Being prepared for the global wildfire threat

Communities at risk from wildfires must be prepared to respond quickly in order to recover quickly, economically and also in terms of long-term impacts to the local climate.

4 years 8 months ago
Trump set to withdraw from Paris climate agreement

US president to announce withdrawal from landmark Paris Agreement on climate change.

5 years 9 months ago
How resilient are our cities to climate change?

Poor planning of cities could lead to urbanisation multiplying the risks of climate change.

6 years 3 months ago
Trump, climate change and why we should be worried

The election of Donald Trump as US president is a blow to international co-operation on climate change.

6 years 4 months ago
Global cities call for collaborative action to combat climate change

Cities across the globe are recognising the importance of collaboration in tackling the effects of climate change.

6 years 5 months ago
New climate change study to look at impact on business practices

A new study into the effect of climate change on businesses will help organisations make better decisions in the future.

6 years 5 months ago
Inner-city elderly at risk from increasing heat waves in London

New Arup report reveals that Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets rank highest on new Heat Vulnerability Map of London.

6 years 7 months ago
UK needs to take urgent action to tackle climate change

The UK is poorly prepared for climate change impacts, says government advisers.

6 years 8 months ago
An Earth Day message for a sustainable future

'Trees for the Earth' is the theme of this year's Earth Day, which also sees the historic signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change.

6 years 11 months ago
Developers beware: river flows predicted to double

Big changes are on the way for developers following publication of new guidance predicting river flows will double and sea levels will rise by over a metre, writes BWB Consulting service director Iqbal Rassool.

7 years 3 weeks ago