Current issue: Rising temperatures in Quebec.
Who is affected? This is affecting young children, native tribes and people that work in the sun.
this is also affecting animals because they can not survive in habitats.
Where is The heat keeps on rising throughout the whole of Canada however this is
it particularly happening in quebec.
happening
?
What is the cause(s)? This is because of global warming and the carbon footprint keeps on rising.
Why does it matter? This matters because of the fact that people are being hospitalized for heat
strokes and the heat is bad it has started to cause wildfires.
What would I like most would proffer for the temperature to be at normal manageable temperature
to change? and to reduce the carbon footprint.
What are my goals goals should be set to ensure a change is happening and that temperature levels
regarding this drop.
change?
What can I do to make sure a change happens everyone can use less fossil fuels and use things
about this issue? in moderation.
How will I do it? ride a bike to school and recycle and use solar power.
What obstacles money will have many struggles with trying to make a change.
will I face?
What supports will support from the government to make a big difference but can start snake with
I need? adults and business owners.
Who can I get parents, adults and teachers.
help from?
When will I as soon as possible
start taking
action?
What steps do I gather the money then put my idea out there and then execute.
need to take?
In detail, describe the issue and what you will do about it:
Multiple individuals are being impacted by the increasing temperatures in Quebec, Canada. It is estimated that
this summer, the air temperature and humidity can create temperatures that reach to 45oC in Quebec during the
day and remain above 20oC at night (Shingler). According to a senior climatologist with Environment and
Climate Change Canada stated that these temperatures are like “a massive heat dome, which is a high-pressure
system that works to trap high temperatures near the Earth's surface” (Shingler).
Indigenous communities are at high risk especially the ones that are in the north. These groups depend on local
hunters and fishermen to obtain food. As temperatures rise, these things become harder for them to do as
conditions are unbearable for the crops and the workers. This can also cause health complications such as
respiratory issues, nausea and dehydration. The elderly and children are the most vulnerable to heatwaves.
Moreover, the potential for a drought due to the extreme temperatures can also become an issue for the daily
lives of the population as daily activities and farming will become more difficult.
The cause of the temperature rising in Canada is because of humans. Humans continue to burn fossil fuel. These
things release greenhouse gasses into the air and into the atmosphere, making the greenhouse effect worsen. This
is mainly due to cars, factories and even aerosols that are used on farms. However, this can easily be changed if
the population is encouraged to switch to sustainable energy and more organic chemicals for farming. Energy
forms like wind power and solar are the cheapest solutions that can be implemented on personal property to help
generate electricity for a household. Solar energy can even be stored in batteries for later use.
The government can also invest more into these sustainable energy in order to provide cheaper electricity and
also educate the people about the effects of global warming. If the people are more aware, there can be more
social change for the better. Sparking social change can also happen by organizing beach cleanups and
reforestation projects to create healthier natural environments.
In conclusion the population needs to do as much as they can in order to ensure they are not adding more toxic
pollutants into the atmosphere. Temperatures need to remain low so that all habitats can continue thriving, and
prevent the effects of global warming from allowing us to live for many more years to come.
Works Cited
Canada, Natural Resources. “Minister Wilkinson Releases New Report Showing the Impacts of Climate
Change in Quebec and the Adaptation E...” Government of Canada, 9 Aug. 2022,
https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2022/08/minister-wilkinson-releases-ne
w-report-showing-the-impacts-of-climate-change-in-quebec-and-the-adaptation-efforts-underway.
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Centre, Forecast. “Feels like 40: Days of Extreme Heat Hit Ontario and Quebec Hard.” The Weather
Network, 19 June 2024,
https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weather/forecasts/mercury-continues-to-climb-as-on
tario-and-quebec-endure-intense-heat.
Corp, Rob. “Extreme Heat Hits Countries around the World.” BBC News, 20 June 2024,
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjeexy2x3xro.
Shingler, Benjamin. “4 Things to Know about the ‘oppressive’ Heat Wave in Ontario, Quebec and
Atlantic Canada.” CBC, 17 June 2024,
https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/ontario-quebec-environment-canada-heat-wave-1.7237102.
