Intact Centre On Climate Adaptation

• Keep guard up against hurricanes in 2019, as risk remains potent: forecaster

  The Canadian Hurricane Centre has created a fresh smart phone app, and recommends people begin tracking storms as soon as they start and then monitor for shifts in direction and intensity.

  Environment

  May 23, 2019
  
• ‘This is a wake-up call’: swift action needed on rising seas, experts say 

  The Atlantic region is facing a dual effect of rising seas and falling coastlines, says the study.

  Environment

  Apr 6, 2019
  
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• The big spring thaw is coming: how to protect your home from flooding

  Heavy snow accumulation in many parts of the country means a heightened risk of flooding if the weather turns to spring too quickly.

  Money

  Mar 2, 2019
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• Forest fires like ones in Ontario can take long-term environmental toll, experts say

  Severe forest fires like Parry Sound 33, which has been burning in northeastern Ontario since July 18, can potentially burn off all the vegetation and organic soil in an area, leaving only ashes and rocks, one expert said.

  Environment

  Aug 6, 2018
• Canada not ready for catastrophic effects of climate change, report warns

  Are Canadian provinces prepared for the next major flood or wildfire? A new report suggests provinces are ill-prepared to handle the devastating effects of extreme weather.

  Environment

  Oct 31, 2016