16/08/2005 - Features
The trouble with the weather!
The weather has always caused trouble for business and the economy. Damaging storms and floods, tornadoes, unpredictable conditions and heatwaves have all had their impact in recent years.Many experts predict that our weather is set to become even more extreme. Although whether this means that Britain will be half submerged in water, experience rocketing temperatures or be flung into a mini ice-age remains uncertain.
For this feature we look at some of the predictions for the future and the potential impact on health, as well as ways in which uncertainty about the weather can be managed.
Part 1: The weather of the future
Part 2: How costs could escalate
Part 3: Help from the forecasters
Part 4: The impact on insurance
Part 5: Government action and risk management
Part 6: The effects on health
Click on the links over to the left-hand-side of this page to read each part...
