Pioneering study shows flood risks can still be considerably reduced if all global promises to cut carbon emissions are kept (IMAGE)

University of Bristol

Pioneering study shows flood risks can still be considerably reduced if all global promises to cut carbon emissions are kept

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A model predicted 1-in-250-year flood water depth and extent for Carlisle, showing maximum levels of water elevation, colour coded by error magnitude.

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University of Bristol and Fathom

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