‘It’s Essential that Canadians Act Now’ on Climate Change: Federal Report – Herald News
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Article Synopsis – A new Canadian federal advisory panel report is urging the Canadian government “to collect and publish data showing how safe their citizens are from floods, fires and other hazards” related to climate change. “The panel says basic information such as the percentage of poor Canadians who are living in high-risk areas, or the readiness of infrastructure for the change in temperatures and rainfall, are inconsistent or simply not kept”. According to the report, “Climate change impacts occurring across the country pose significant risks to Canadians’ health, safety and well being”, so it is “essential that Canadians act now to adapt and build their resilience to climate change”. To read the actual article click here.