Climate Absurdity: More than 13 days per Year Over 86F is a Threat to the Health of Canadians
7 hours ago Eric Worrall
Essay by Eric Worrall
If this deadly global warming continues, Canadians might have to invest in T-shirts and shorts.
Broken temperature records are alarming but it is not too late to limit global warming
Published: September 3, 2024 11.51pm AEST
Alex Crawford
Assistant Professor, Department of Environment and Geography, University of Manitoba
July 22, 2024 was the hottest day in recorded human history, with a global average temperature of 17.16 C.
This followed the hottest June ever recorded, which followed the hottest May ever recorded. This all follows 2023, which was the hottest year on record at 1.48 C warmer than the 1850-1900 average according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.
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… 1.48 C of total warming doesn’t sound like much. So although these numbers are useful global benchmarks for scientists and policymakers, most Canadians will likely only feel the effects of climate change through specific (usually extreme) weather events.
For example, global warming means more sweltering heat waves that make Canadians sweaty, tired and — in some cases — in need of medical care.
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