Emperor Naruhito of Japan will start his U.K. trip by visiting the Thames Barrier. The visit aims to bolster U.K.-Japan relations as Britain seeks to amplify its influence in the Indo-Pacific. The ...

The stark reality of climate change is that even the cities that seem best defended against rising sea levels face the potential of catastrophic flooding. Take London, capital of the UK. It’s in a ...

See firsthand why London’s Thames Barrier is no longer enough to keep the city safe from rising tides. The system has worked for decades, but due to increased environmental challenges, its location on ...

The risks of tidal flooding are worsening across much of Britain - and that is leading to more protective barriers being put in place LONDON, Sept 6 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Four decades ago, ...

Charlton is one of London’s oldest settlements, a place where centuries of history meet modern-day vibrancy. Once a small Tudor village clustered around the legendary Charlton House, the area has ...

LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Four decades ago, when storms blew in the North Sea and sent high tides surging toward London, sirens sounded in the city. "People were told not to work or sleep ...