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United Kingdom: Flood concern raised over fracking
2014-02-08 21:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Press Association: Concerns have been raised over the risks of giving "fracking" the go-ahead in flood-prone areas of the UK, as parts of the country face continued flooding. Greenpeace said licences had been given to companies to potentially drill for shale gas and oil in some of the areas of Somerset that have been hit by flooding. Government planning guidance shows it will consider applications to drill in areas which are at risk of floods, potentially leaving flood-hit communities facing leaks and pollution from...
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Flood alerts across England and Wales as south-west braces for 80mph storm
2014-02-08 13:27:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Large areas of England and Wales are on flood and storm alert as a new storm is poised to hit the south and south-west with winds of up to 80mph. The flooded Somerset Levels where many residents have already been forced from their homes after weeks of heavy rain remain at the highest risk of continued flooding on Saturday. The Environment Agency said there was a risk of flooding along the coast of Devon and Dorset from the combination of high tides and high winds. There are more than 300...
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Flood insurance uncertainty could cripple SWFL real estate market
2014-02-08 04:41:55| Real Estate - Topix.net
It's uncertain whether Congress will pass a bill to delay the rate hikes, which leaves realtors with few answers for buyers.
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Massive Coastal Floods Predicted as Storms Flood Britain
2014-02-07 20:41:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Environment News Service: Met Office forecasters warn that strong winds and big waves will bring risk of flooding and damaging winds along Britain`s southern and southwestern coasts into the weekend, intensifying storm conditions that have persisted all week. Globally, coastal regions face "massive increases in damages from storm surge flooding during the 21st century," new research predicts. Over the next three days, more rain and very strong winds are in the forecast as Atlantic storm Ruth batters Britain this weekend...
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United Kingdom: David Cameron promises to help flood victims on visit to Somerset
2014-02-07 18:44:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: The prime minister, under growing pressure for not visiting the flood-hit Somerset levels, finally made a trip to the area on Friday where he vowed to do everything he could to help. On his visit in the company of the local Bridgwater Conservative MP, Ian Liddell-Grainger, David Cameron said: "Clearly people here faced a very tough time and continue to face a tough time, and that is why we have got to do everything we can to help. "So more pumps we brought in more pumps; more help from the...
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