Dealing with Climate Change and Natural Disasters
The effects of climate change are a concern for the underground storage tanks (UST) community — specifically related to increased risks of flooding, drought, and wildfire. The Met Office annual global temperature forecast predicts that 2022 will rank as one of the world’s hottest years on record, with a temperature forecast of between 0.97°C and 1.21°C above the average for the pre-industrial period (1850-1900). Hotter temperatures associated with climate change can affect the frequency and duration of precipitation events, potentially impacting the frequency of floods.