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Climate change and nature loss costing families in England £233 a year
People watching the sunrise at Cullercoats Bay, North Tyneside
CLIMATE change and environmental degradation is adding an extra £233.49 to yearly bills for families in England, a new analysis found today.
Research by Green Alliance estimates that the reported £1.2 billion in weather-related insurance payouts in 2024 has added £42.25 to the average home insurance bill.
While water bills rise by an average of £30 per year, the group estimates that a third of this — £10.74 — is linked to climate change and pollution.
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