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Further research is needed in order to quantify the costs of extreme heat so we can reduce its damaging effects now and in the future.
Forecasters warned of ‘potentially historic rainfall’ and ‘dangerous to locally catastrophic flooding.’ A hurricane scientist explains what El Niño, a heat dome and mountains have to do with the risk.
A new report lays out steps communities can take to help their residents survive heat waves as the risk of dangerous temperatures rises.
A small number of people experience a debilitating level of eco-anxiety that limits their ability to live happy and healthy lives.
Governments and organizations must listen to older adults’ experiences with extreme heat, flooding and wildfire smoke to create effective policies and programs
Heat domes are a dangerous part of summer weather.
During heatwaves, the highest temperatures are often found in urbanized areas. Small green spaces are often overlooked as a way to cool urban areas.
Beekeepers in British Columbia reported honeybee deaths during the 2021 heat dome. Other insects may also be at risk.
Instead of asking about optimism, it’s time to ask what we as citizens are going to do about climate change.
Compound climate disasters are likely to become more common as the Earth warms.
Policy-makers need the courage to commit to meaningful reductions of greenhouse gas emissions if we want to avoid the widespread loss of mountain glaciers.
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Professor of Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Associate professor, Gerontology Department, Simon Fraser University
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Researcher, Aging In the Right Place | PhD Candidate, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
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Researcher, Aging In the Right Place | M.A. student, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
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Senior Research Associate in Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol
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Canada Research Chair in Glacier Change and Hakai Affiliate, University of Northern British Columbia
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Professor of Atmospheric Science, Iowa State University
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Professor, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia
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Postdoctoral Fellow at UBC and North Carolina State University, University of British Columbia
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PhD candidate, Department of Geography, Planning and Environment, Concordia University
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Assistant Professor in Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Research Assistant, Aging In The Right Place | M.A. student, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
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Professor of Philosophy and Environmental Studies, Gonzaga University
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Interim Director, Climate Impacts Group, University of Washington
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Tampa
