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Industry must face the costs of climate change

Series: Financial Times ; 16 May 2000, 4(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: According to an independent report commissioned by the DETR, the cost of maintaining flood defences in England and Wales could quadruple to £600m a year. Industry is urged to act, as the cost of doing nothing to combat global warming will far outweigh the cost of preventative measures.

According to an independent report commissioned by the DETR, the cost of maintaining flood defences in England and Wales could quadruple to £600m a year. Industry is urged to act, as the cost of doing nothing to combat global warming will far outweigh the cost of preventative measures.