by Vance Tan | Jul 13, 2014 | Network risk analysis
Abstract Analysis of vulnerability to climate-related hazards, such as flooding, typically starts with the distribution of people and economic assets in flood-prone locations. However, this approach provides limited information about the severity of disruption that...
by Vance Tan | Jul 8, 2014 | Energy
Abstract Direct use fossil fuels is the main source of space heating in the UK, as in much of the cooler regions of the world, and drives a major part of the global emissions of greenhouse gases. Climate stabilisation therefore implies a systemic change in approaches...
by Vance Tan | Jun 24, 2014 | Influencing policy
We provided evidence on strategic water infrastructure, and key framing for the State of the Nation’s Infrastructure report. The approach to delivering and maintaining infrastructure requires attention. If we are to compete in the global economy the UK’s...
by Vance Tan | Jun 20, 2014 | Network risk analysis
Abstract In the aftermath of last winter’s floods, Professor Enda O’Connell FREng and Professor Jim Hall FREng argue that the UK needs a strategic and evidence-based approach to managing flood risk. This should combine engineering measures, land use planning,...
by Vance Tan | Jun 18, 2014 | Energy
Abstract When it comes to electricity supply, we’re caught in a vicious triangle. A bold scheme that pays big business to switch off could be part of the solution If you have ever played rock-paper-scissors, you’ll know the frustration of having no sure...
