'Mass negligence' not to prepare for more deadly heat and flooding
Wales is facing increasing threats from climate change, including deadly heatwaves and flooding. The Climate Change Committee has urged the government to implement cooling measures in healthcare facilities and improve flood protection. Without action, the number of heat-related deaths in the UK could rise significantly by 2050.
- ▪Wales has experienced its 10 hottest years on record since the early 2000s.
- ▪The Climate Change Committee warns that excess heat-related deaths could increase to 10,000 per year by 2050 without intervention.
- ▪Flooding and wildfires are becoming more severe, putting pressure on emergency services.
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'Mass negligence' not to prepare for more deadly heat and flooding5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSteffan MessengerWales environment correspondentMatthew Horwood/Getty ImagesWales' 10 hottest years on record have all happened since the early 2000sWales' new government must do more to prepare the country for deadly heatwaves, droughts and flooding, according to the UK's advisers on climate change.The independent Climate Change Committee (CCC) said cooling measures were needed in hospitals and care homes, with more investment in flood protection and stabilising coal tips.The Fire Brigades Union warned more intense flooding and wildfires threatened to push services "past breaking point" while Wales' Future Generations Commissioner said it would be "mass negligence" not to…
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