Verglas, Forest Fires, Tornadoes: Quebec Cities Demand $2 Billion per Year to Counter Climate Change The Urgent Need for Adaptation According to Martin Damphousse, the President of the Union des municipalités du Québec, cities in Quebec require an additional $2 billion per year to adapt their infrastructure to the impacts of climate change. Damphousse emphasizes […]
Verglas, Forest Fires, Tornadoes: Quebec Cities Demand $2B Annually to Counter Climate Change The Urgent Need for Adaptation Quebec cities are calling for an additional $2 billion per year to adapt their infrastructure to the impacts of climate change. Martin Damphousse, the president of the Union des municipalités du Québec, states that cities require this […]
Quebec Cities Demand $2 Billion Annually to Counter Climate Change Introduction In recent years, the province of Quebec has experienced a surge in extreme weather events, including ice storms, forest fires, and tornadoes. As a result, the cities in Quebec are calling for an additional $2 billion per year to adapt their infrastructure and counter […]
Unprecedented Wildfires: A Cause for Concern François Legault Expresses Concern Quebec’s Premier François Legault has expressed deep concern over the unprecedented number of wildfires currently raging across the province. With over 160 active fires, including 114 that are out of control, Legault described the situation as “never seen before.”. These fires have already led to […]
Forest Fires: Months of Efforts Needed for Extinguishment Challenges Ahead as Weather Conditions Remain Unfavorable The ongoing forest fires in Quebec are expected to take weeks, if not months, to extinguish, with increased episodes likely to occur due to climate change. Karine Pelletier, an agent at the Society for the Protection of Forests against Fire […]
Feux de forêt: tous les citoyens de Chibougamau évacués Introduction Les feux de forêt représentent une menace croissante au Canada en raison de l’augmentation des conditions météorologiques extrêmes causées par le changement climatique. Les incendies de forêt peuvent être dévastateurs pour les communautés, provoquant des pertes économiques et humaines considérables. Récemment, tous les citoyens de […]
Incendies de forêt au Québec : appel à la vigilance pour la protection de la santé Le Québec fait face à de nombreux incendies de forêt, qui ont un impact significatif sur la qualité de l’air. En réponse à cette situation, la Direction de santé publique du CIUSSS de la Capitale-Nationale exhorte la population à […]
Forest Fires Trigger Health Concerns in Ontario and Quebec Special Air Quality Statement Issued by Environment Canada A special air quality statement has been issued by Environment Canada for Orillia – Barrie – Midland due to the rising level of air pollution resulting from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires as well as […]
Special Air Quality Statement in Effect for Ontario and Quebec Forest Fires Causing Poor Air Quality and Reduced Visibility Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for areas including Orillia, Barrie, and Midland due to poor air quality and reduced visibility caused by smoke from forest fires. The smoke plumes from local forest […]