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UK Faces Flood Crisis: 1 Million Homes at Risk by 2080

2/25/2026

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Geosmart for Greenpeace warns that by 2080, 866,000 UK properties could face high or very high flood risk if global temperatures rise by 2.4C.
Recent storms have caused significant flooding, especially in southern England.
Environmental groups urge the government to hold polluters accountable and ensure affordable home insurance for residents.
Friends of the Earth says one million English homes are at the highest flood risk, urging action and funding for defenses.

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Geosmart for Greenpeace warns that by 2080, 866,000 UK properties could face high or very high flood risk if global temperatures rise by 2.4C.
Recent storms have caused significant flooding, especially in southern England.
Environmental groups urge the government to hold polluters accountable and ensure affordable home insurance for residents.
Friends of the Earth says one million English homes are at the highest flood risk, urging action and funding for defenses.