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The challenge is not a lack of evidence. It is a lack of urgency.
People with schizophrenia made up almost 16 per cent of deaths in B.C.’s 2021 heat dome. Their experiences show why cooling must be treated as a right, not a privilege.
Exposure to either wildfire smoke or extreme heat poses a significant threat to health. When they occur together, it may amplify the health risks of exposure.
Health systems are made up of people who are often members of the same disaster-stricken communities they serve. They respond to climate-related events, but are affected by them too.
Reversals by British Columbia’s NDP and Conservative leaders may give the impression that the parties’ positions on climate have converged. But the contrasts are stark as election day looms.
Heat-related deaths are increasing. People at greatest risk in extreme heat include older people, those with chronic conditions and those without air conditioning.
Global temperatures have averaged at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial times for over a year. Two scientists explain what that means and what humanity can do.
The June heat wave triggered warnings of a flash drought and caused a surge in ER visits. Many other countries have been facing extreme heat at the same time.
Extreme heat will continue to affect Canada, but the negative impacts on the most vulnerable, including those living with mental illness, can be reduced by taking steps to ensure healthier cities.
Global climates are changing and the world is rapidly warming. Canada’s labour laws must keep pace with the rate of change to protect workers.
Often those most impacted by climate change are those least able to engage with climate discourse. Universities have a responsibility to engage with these communities.
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.
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Professor of Meteorology, UMass Lowell
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Professor of Climate Science, UMass Lowell
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Professor of Political Science, University of British Columbia
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Scientist, Women's Age Lab, Women's College Hospital - Assistant Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
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Professor, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia
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Senior Research Associate in Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol
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Chargé de cours en science des données et risques climatiques, Université Laval; McGill University; Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
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Professor in Data Science applied to the Environment and Environmental Health, Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
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Researcher, Aging In the Right Place | PhD Candidate, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Applied Ecology, University of British Columbia; North Carolina State University
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Associate professor, Gerontology Department, Simon Fraser University
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Graduate Research Assistant, School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Tampa
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Assistant Professor, Sociology, University of Victoria
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Canada Research Chair in Glacier Change and Hakai Affiliate, University of Northern British Columbia