Environment Agencies Have Begun The Battle Against The Effects Of Global Warming

Environment Agencies Have Begun The Battle Against The Effects Of Global Warming

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Environment agencies have begun the battle against global warming. Despite the recession they say that money must be found to enable them to begin work on strengthening and re-enforcing existing sea defences, as well as beginning construction on completely new defences in areas which are known to be susceptible to rising sea levels.

It is has been calculated that one in every six houses in the UK are at risk of flooding. This is not only homes which have been built in recent years on known flood plains it includes many other homes along certain shore lines, with Kent and the Wash being the most susceptible places to live in the UK.

The Environment Agency says that by 2035 billions of pounds will have to be spent each year to try and stop the sea and consequently rivers from encroaching onto the land. Not only will this be an on-going battle to try and retain the sea from breaching the defences, but it will also be necessary to give serious consideration to drainage systems in streets which are prone to flooding.

Many will argue that local councils do little in the way of drain maintenance as they did in the past, using the reduction in maintenance purely as a cost cutting exercise which has effectively shot them in the foot.

Arguably proactive rather than reactive strategies are needed if people homes are to be saved from an annual deluge of flood waters. Weather warnings and known high tides dates provide some hope for those who live in coastal towns or close to major rivers and yet with sea levels continuing to rise each year substantial and sustainable action has to be taken now rather than later.

Those in parts of England including Gloucestershire, are still unable to return to their homes after last year's high flood waters has rendered them uninhabitable, furthermore their contents are either damaged beyond repair or remain piled upstairs while the houses are being completely renovated, which is of little consultation for those who are still having to make do by living in rented houses or mobile homes.

The impact of the number of insurance claims for both buildings and contents has seen a sharp rise in premiums, with some insurance companies refusing to provide insurance for homes which are prone to flood damage as they are considered to be too great a risk. As such the knock on effect means that people are unable to sell their homes and are in a complete catch twenty two situation living in homes which are effectively worthless.

The best option for anyone living in places which are classed as high risk areas due to flooding, is to approach the established insurance companies as these are more likely to be able to provide house insurance at the most competitive prices due in part to the established underwriters the work in partnership with. It appears that along with many other consumer services in the UK the post code lottery appears to play a huge part in people's lives without the possibility of ever winning the jackpot.

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