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Originally Posted by GrimUpNorth
Was at a meeting yesterday where it was mentioned that in Leeds some of the flood defenses we're building have been redesigned for the 1 in 200 year event as it was felt working to the 1 in 100 year model is probably no longer resilient enough (due to the more regular extreme weather events). Also, back in March Leeds City Council declared a climate emergency - long overdue and something my team has spent many years pressing for.
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So, will the Leeds City Council's declaration of a climate emergency reverse the effects of climate change?
It's just hype, but hopefully it makes people feel better.