Final Climate Action Plan

By: Ella Morris

In order to adapt to future changes in weather patterns, the provincial government needs to build

defences against floods. According to the model shown on Page 2, average temperatures could

increase by 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit hotter by 2100. Looking at this evidence, it can be

predicted that climate change will severely affect weather patterns in Canada by the year 2100.

In the summer, heatwaves will probably become much more severe. It is likely that Southern

Ontario will see more rain and less snow. This could increase the risk of flooding near bodies of

water.

Building flood defences could prevent houses and businesses from water damage. This strategy

will reduce suffering because fewer people will lose their homes or businesses and could prevent

homelessness.

The graph on page three plots changes in global temperature and carbon dioxide concentrations

from 1880–2017. It is also stated on page three that “Carbon dioxide and certain other gases in

the atmosphere trap heat that radiates from Earth. The more of these gases there are in the

atmosphere, the more heat is trapped.”. There is substantial evidence that the growth in carbon

emissions is increasing global temperatures which is causing climate change.

In order to mitigate climate change, one strategy to reduce emissions is to encourage the use of

public transit. This could contribute to slowing down climate change. The government's focus

should be on encouraging people who drive regularly to switch to public transit. This could be
achieved by making it free to use public transportation. Alternatively, the government could

heavily tax gas, or introduce tolls for driving on the roads.

If achieved correctly, these mitigation and adaptation strategies will help our community face

climate change.