Storm Boris causes flooding and infrastructure failures across Europe and the UK, sparking debate on climate change resilience regulations.

Storm Boris has caused significant flooding across Europe and the UK, leading to infrastructure failures and power outages. There's an ongoing debate about who is responsible for maintaining infrastructure resilience amid climate change, as current regulations lack minimum standards. The UK government plans to publish resilience standards by 2025. Future scenarios include accepting frequent failures, upgrading infrastructure, or promoting community self-sufficiency.

September 23, 2024
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