Week 10: Extreme Weather Events

 Heat Waves In Canada:

Heat waves have been happening a lot more frequently in Canada according to sources. With these new heat waves coming in the text states "Canada climate scientists analyzed 37 of the hottest heat waves in 17 regions across Canada." In just this year the scientists concluded that Canada had 37 of the hottest waves they've had yet this year.

This photo is showing how us humans are causing these heat waves to happen more frequently and be hotter than before because of global warming. We're putting too many fossil fuels into the air which is the main reason global warming is happening and these extreme weathers are frequently happening more often all around the world.

How To Be Prepared For Heat Waves: 

  • Provide community cooling centers, particularly in areas with low-income, elderly, and young populations
  • Ensure proper functioning of energy and water systems
  • Encourage citizens to check on their family, friends, and neighbors to ensure they have access to air conditioning
  • Communicate heat warning information and appropriate responses to the public (e.g., encourage staying indoors, provide symptom reminders)
  • Establish systems such as hotlines to alert public health officials about high-risk or distressed individuals
  • Encourage energy conservation to reduce demand on electricity systems
  • Implement load restrictions for older roads, bridges, and rail to reduce traffic on vulnerable transportation infrastructure

Sources:

https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/10/climate-change-sets-and-breaks-heat-records-across-canada-this-summer.html

https://www.epa.gov/heatislands/adapting-heat

https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/climate/impacts/human-driven-climate-change-aided-summer-heat-waves-in-canadas-west-and-north

Comments

  1. Ben HuynhOctober 27, 2024 at 10:09 PM

    Hey Marcelo,

    I think the statistics image you provided was really insightful. Similar events like increasing average temperatures are also happening in my country (United Kingdom) too. I also liked the tips you provided on how to prepare for consecutive hot days.

    ReplyDelete

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