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Met Office report spells out climate change link to UK storms and flooding
10 Feb 2014,
As flood waters continue to engulf parts of the UK this weekend, the Met Office released a report looking at whether climate change is playing a part in the exceptional weather.
Chief scientist Julia Slingo summarised the Met Office's position by saying "all the available evidence suggests there is a link to climate change" - though the full report makes clear just how difficult it is to unravel the special weather we get here in the UK.
theabsolutetruth
More reports of the flooding, state of the ground etc.
12:28: John Hammond BBC Weather says: " It looks like being the wettest winter on record and the ground water is just, it's got nowhere to go. The ground is like a sponge, the sponge is full to overflowing. What we don't need is more rain. What we're going to get is another storm."
12:26: John Hammond BBC Weather warns that the incoming storm from the Atlantic tomorrow will be "every bit as intense, if not more" than yesterday's.
Some 80,000 homes remain without power across England and Wales, where a clean-up operation is under way after 100mph winds.
theabsolutetruth
reply to post by Korg Trinity
This thread isn't about newspapers or sensationalism.
Posts aren't being sensationalist nor extreme.
You seem to have a gripe about people being concerned or maybe just about this thread.
Whichever it is, I suggest you stop attacking the points of view of posters on this thread.
Keep on topic. Read the thread title.
TruthxIsxInxThexMist
reply to post by Korg Trinity
Can you tell me why Britain does'nt receive aid from those Countries that we send Aid too?
It seems we sent out Billions to other Countries but can't even support our people here in the UK... Sandbags should definately be Free but people are being asked to pay!
TrueBrit
reply to post by Korg Trinity
Yes. It was.
24 hours - that’s the time it took for 38 Degrees members to donate just over £100,000 to support victims of the devastating floods. Thank you so much. Here’s how 38 Degrees members’ donations have been spent so far: £60,000 has already been distributed to local community charities working with those who are suffering. These charities include: the Norfolk Community Foundation, who are providing emergency food and clothing to those affected as well as bottle sterilization equipment to stricken parents the Cornwall Community Foundation, who are distributing emergency crisis grants for things like food, accommodation and for organisations like local food banks the Somerset Community Foundation, who are providing emergency relief grants to meet the immediate financial burdens of moving out, pumping and drying, and emergency repairs the Surrey Community Foundation, who will be awarding grants to help people with practical things like blankets, food, accommodation, emergency repairs and equipment These charities are getting urgent support to those who need it as quickly as possible. The office team are also speaking with lots of other charities from across the UK (not just in England). There are big questions to answer politically and a huge amount of rebuilding to do once the water subsides. But for those affected, our help is making a big difference right now. Graham Tuttle Chief Executive of the Norfolk Community Foundation has said; “The generosity of 38 Degrees members has been one of the things that has sustained our community - just simply knowing people care”. Mary Hancock, Deputy Chief Executive of the Somerset Community Foundation has said: “Thanks to the support of 38 Degrees members, we are able to swiftly issue emergency grants to households affected by flooding in Somerset. Your donations mean that we can respond to the immediate need in our county and build resilient communities in the future.” Tamas Haydu, Development Director of the Cornwall Community Foundation said: “Following the weeks of torrential rain and strong winds there are many areas of Cornwall where whole communities are in urgent need of help. The Cornwall Community Foundation is very grateful to 38 Degrees members for the incredible support.” Wendy Varcoe, Executive Director, Community Foundation for Surrey: “This is a very difficult time for people who have been affected by the floods. With the support of 38 Degrees members we will be able to give practical support to those who need it. Thank you to all your members who have been so generous and thoughtful. Their help makes a huge difference. Thank you.” Thank you so much, Becky, Maddy, Susannah and the whole of the 38 Degrees team PS: Do you know a local charity that is supporting victims of the floods and needs money urgently? Please email: [email protected]