Ed Hawkins on Nostr: Global warming increases local flood risk. How? A specific example for the UK: As UK ...
Global warming increases local flood risk.
How? A specific example for the UK:
As UK gets warmer, there is an increase in specific humidity as warmer air can hold more water.
In turn, this increases rainfall intensity. When it rains, it rains more. Meaning greater flood risk.
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