‘Profound concern’ as scientists say extreme heat ‘now the norm’ in UK | Increasing frequency of heatwaves and flooding raises fears over health, infrastructure and how society functions (www.theguardian.com)

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[-] matelt@feddit.uk 1 points 1 week ago

Mhmh yeah and government wants to spend as little as possible on the ALBs that look after flooding. When the ones who moan about the 'overpaid civil service blob' find themselves in the aftermath of a flooding event that could have been prevented, I won't say 'serves you right' out loud but the thought will definitely cross my mind.

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