Melting glaciers 'threaten UK'
Melting ice in the Arctic could end up costing Britain billions of pounds. Leading scientists have told ITV News that the country needs to prepare now for the increased threat of flooding caused by rising sea levels.
Scientists warn of cost to Britain from rising sea levels
The head of the European Environment Agency has warned that the impact of rising sea levels could be drastic and damaging to Britain's shorelines if more is not done now.
Scientists say melting glaciers could contribute to a sea levels rise of a metre by the end of the century.
The agency's executive director Jacqueline McGlade told ITV News if policy makers do not prepare now, "by waiting too long, you spend a lot more money to fix the problem."
ITV News Science Editor Lawrence McGinty will be filing reports on the changing Arctic for the rest of this week. Watch his second report on ITV News at 1.30pm today.
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