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Canada's premiers forced to confront escalating climate change-related disasters

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🗞️ Driving the news: Canada's provincial and territorial premiers, meeting in Halifax, emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change-related natural disasters
• The conference highlighted recent events such as wildfires, floods, and extreme heat, underscoring the need for improved emergency preparedness and mitigation strategies

🔭 The context: This summer has seen severe weather events, including deadly flash floods in Nova Scotia and extensive wildfires across the country
• Discussions at the Council of the Federation reflected a growing recognition among leaders of the escalating climate crisis and the necessity for coordinated action

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The increasing frequency and intensity of climate disasters underscore the urgent need for proactive mitigation and adaptation strategies to protect ecosystems and communities

⏭️ What's next: Experts, including Blair Feltmate from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, stress that governments must implement known mitigation measures swiftly to prevent further escalation of disasters
• The situation in Canada's North, with unprecedented low water levels, illustrates the critical need for infrastructure adaptation

💬 One quote: "As bad as things are now with floods, wildfires, and extreme heat events, it's going to get worse. Climate change is irreversible." — Blair Feltmate, Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation

📈 One stat: As of July 24, British Columbia reported approximately 430 ongoing wildfires, with 107 starting within the last 24 hours and over 8,099 square kilometers burned since April 1

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