Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens
A British Geological Survey analysis warns that millions of homes in London, Essex, and Kent are at risk of subsidence due to climate change. Hotter, drier summers are causing the ground to shrink, potentially damaging foundations and reducing property values.
Why it matters
This highlights the tangible economic and structural risks posed by climate change to urban infrastructure and residential property markets.
Signs of subsidence include diagonal cracks around window and door frames. It can substantially reduce a property’s value and lends will often refuse to offer mortgages until it has been resolved. Photograph: Avalon/Construction Photography/Alamy View image in fullscreen Signs of subsidence include diagonal cracks around window and door frames. It can substantially reduce a property’s value and lends will often refuse to offer mortgages until it has been resolved. Photograph: Avalon/Construction Photography/Alamy Environment Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down
The article relies on scientific data from a geological survey to report on environmental risks.
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