Hemsby Erosion in the news

Rival political parties have put their differences aside and joined forces to fight to save Hemsby from the peril of coastal erosion. The coastline at Hemsby has suffered severe erosion over recent years and in October 2023, another 2m to 4m of beach was lost to the sea. Read More HERE

Residents and visitors to a seaside resort say they worry the entire village could be lost if sea defences are not built. Strong winds and high tides have stripped more sand from Hemsby beach near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, on Wednesday. Read more HERE

While the sea relentlessly tears away at the dunes in Hemsby, the people who live along the erosion-ravaged cliffs are still waiting for answers. On Wednesday, October 2, another two metres of dunes by the Gap collapsed during the high tide and strong winds. Read more HERE

People living in erosion-threatened homes in Hemsby are preparing for three days of “extremely high spring tides”. Read more HERE

But while the tiny bricks tell a big story, the real battle against coastal erosion grows more urgent as winter approaches. Read more HERE

Campaigners for a sea defence at an erosion hot spot on the Norfolk coast have said they want to see action after being promised funding changes. You can read the whole article HERE

Europe’s most important court has ruled that protection from climate change is a human right. The judgment will be put to the test in Britain by a climate change refugee who lost his cliff top home to sea erosion View the whole report HERE

A man who claims to have been made a ‘climate refugee’ after his home was demolished because it risked falling into the sea is suing the government. Read the whole story HERE

ECHR climate change ruling boosts case brought by former marine engineer who says that his human rights have been breached. You can read the whole article HERE

Carbon Copy visited Hemsby to see the realities of the effect of rising global temperatures. You can listen to the Podcast HERE