U.K. Tries to Map Out Impact of Extreme Weather on Public Services

U.K. tries to map out impact of extreme weather on public services

This is the first year U.K. government departments have been required to publish the full details of the risks they face due to global warming.

UK Tries to Map Out Risks to Public Services of Extreme Weather

Extreme weather is having a measurable impact on Britain’s public finances as areas including railways, prisons and healthcare are increasingly affected, the UK’s National Audit Office said. The full scale of the damage remains difficult to gauge, however, as many government departments are failing to provide the disclosures needed for a proper assessment, the NAO said in a report published on Monday.

New study reveals how climate change could affect public services and infrastructure

A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) examines the government’s response to climate-related risks and the strength of its sustainability reporting. Based on the financial disclosures of 31 public bodies, it reveals how climate change could have serious consequences for public services an...