September 18, 2008

BBC Inside Out: “Coastal Crisis”

Rising sea levels will have a major impact on the South East’s coastline over the decades to come. It could result in the map of the region being completely redrawn. Even those miles from the sea could end up living under water. (more…)

Filed under: Kent, Press Article, Sussex — Tags: , , , , — jaydublu @ 9:16 am

June 24, 2008

WDM: “Kent facing huge threat from climate change: new map”

New map shows Medway’s climate change threat.

Today, the World Development Movement has published a shocking new map and data, clearly showing the very real affect that climate change could have in Kent, especially in Medway.

From a press release on the World Development Movement website

Filed under: Kent, Press Article — Tags: , , — jaydublu @ 5:54 pm

June 21, 2008

BBC Radio 4 Open Country features Seasalter

On BBC Radio 4’s Open Country transmitted today features the Faversham Road Residents Association

Ever since the storm surge and the Great Flood of 1953 threatened the North Kent coast, the inhabitants of low lying areas of the county have lived with the risk that the sea may one day flood their homes.

Nick Crane visits the coast to meet those involved in the management of the shore, along with those who are being affected by the shifting sands and the rising tides. (more…)

Filed under: Kent, Press Article — Tags: , , , , , , , — jaydublu @ 3:36 pm

Powered by WordPress