California’s unused dam safety powers hold lessons for London’s ageing flood infrastructure
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California’s unused dam safety powers hold lessons for London’s ageing flood infrastructure
A California audit reveals the state has never used its enforcement powers against dam owners, despite 57 dams in poor condition. As London faces increasing flood risks from ageing barriers and rising rainfall, the…
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London homelessness services face calls for outcome-based accountability
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