Natural Coastal Habitats Can Reduce Flood Losses: Swiss Re
Natural coastal habitats such as coral reefs, mangrove swamps and salt marshes can provide significant protection against lower-severity storms and help reduce flood ...
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Mitigating Flood Risk 10x More Cost Effective Than Rebuilding: Swiss Re
Flood damage-related economic losses totaled $51.6 billion in 2023, but research shows protective measures can substantially reduce losses, according to Swiss Re Institute. As losses are expected to ...
UK PM Johnson Proposes Spending $6.6 Billion on Flood Defenses Through 2027
Prime Minister Boris Johnson proposed 5.2 billion pounds ($6.6 billion) of spending on flood defenses through 2027 as his government seeks to protect hundreds of thousands of British homes. Under the ...