Britain’s crumbling coastline – and the homes swallowed by the sea

Simon Measures moved from Northamptonshire to Hemsby, Norfolk, hoping for a quieter seaside life. But the storm passed in the past few days, and he couldn’t sleep. “Whenever high winds and high tides are expected, we don’t sleep well,” Mr Measures said. That’s because the dunes beneath his house are eroding. He told Sky News … Read more

Britain’s crumbling coastline: deciding what should be saved and what shouldn’t be saved

Climate change is causing storms to become more extreme and sea levels to rise, threatening the future of coastal communities across the UK. The British Geological Survey says that without further sea defences, up to 1.35 million homes could be at risk by the end of the century. On this week’s Climate Radio show hosted … Read more