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Wildfires, Floods and Extreme Heat: Why Climate Adaptation Matters with Intact Centre
Jan 6, 2025
Kathryn Bakos, Managing Director of Finance and Resilience at the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, discusses the pressing challenges posed by climate change, including flooding, wildfires, and extreme heat. She highlights the importance of proactive community and financial sector responses to these crises. Emphasizing the lag in adaptation awareness compared to mitigation efforts, Kathryn explores innovative solutions like updated flood maps, wildfire risk management, and strategies for protecting the most vulnerable populations in urban settings.
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- Canada is facing accelerated climate change impacts, with flooding, wildfires, and extreme heat posing significant threats to communities.
- Proactive measures like updating floodplain maps and investing in green infrastructure are essential to mitigate flood risks effectively.
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Understanding Climate Change Risks in Canada
Canada is experiencing climate change impacts at an accelerated rate, with increasing occurrences of flooding, wildfires, and extreme heat. The country is warming two to three times faster than the global average, leading to more severe weather events, and no region is immune to these risks. Despite the perception of Canada as a refuge from climate change, urban areas are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat due to the urban heat island effect, which raises temperatures significantly compared to surrounding rural areas. This demonstrates the pressing need for proactive measures in both individual behaviors and community planning to mitigate these inevitable risks.
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