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Canada’s Global Impacts on Climate Change and Prevention. By: Saleha Naseh, Anis Sharif, Sam Sukhija. Table of Content. Permafrost Our world in 2050 What are some impacts of climate change on Canada? What are some impacts of climate change on BC? Prevention, What can we do?. Permafrost.
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Canada’s Global Impacts on Climate Change and Prevention By: Saleha Naseh, Anis Sharif, Sam Sukhija
Table of Content • Permafrost • Our world in 2050 • What are some impacts of climate change on Canada? • What are some impacts of climate change on BC? • Prevention, What can we do?
Permafrost • Permafrost is ground that remains frozen year-round. • Due to climate change the ice cover in the Arctic Ocean is rapidly shrinking.
Our world in 2050 • This diagram shows our world in 2050 • You can see (blue color) the increased severity/frequency of tropical storms • You can see (green) the decreasing crop yields • And (orange) the greater risk of disease
What are some impacts of climate changes on Canada? • Statistics Canada reports that, in some areas of the country • 22 out of 23 winters have had temperatures above normal • Surface temperatures have increased between 0.5 degree and 1.5 degree Celsius.
What are some impacts of climate change on BC? • 30 cm rise in the sea level along the northern coast of British Columbia. • More rain and drought to some areas • Will affect the supply of water • the demand for more water. • Drought will increase the risk of forest fires
Prevention What can we do? • Reduce, Reuse and Recycle • Use less heating and air conditioning • Change a light bulb • Drive less • Buy energy efficient products • Use less hot water • Use the “off” switch • Plant a tree