UK Flood Defense Spending to Reach Record Levels in Face of Climate Crisis

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesFeb 6, 2025, 10:01 am78 pts
The government of the United Kingdom has announced a record flood protection package that includes an additional 250 million pounds to better protect tens of thousands of England’s homes and businesses. As part of the government’s Plan for Change, it is committing 2.65 billion pounds over two years to fund…

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