CLIMATEDATA.CA applied to transportation
Over the past few weeks, we presented the impact of climate change on three sectors – health, agriculture, and buildings – and demonstrated the relevance of ClimateData.ca. For this fourth and final feature, we look at the transportation sector. Transports bear a heavy weight in the climate department. Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in this sector […]
CLIMATEDATA.CA applied to Buildings
Building Code Challenges and Natural Disasters Citizens and farmers are not the only ones concerned with climate change, construction professionals are as well. They worry about the vulnerability of infrastructure in the face of a changing climate. Tornado in Lachute, Summer of 2017. Credit: La Presse According to a report [1] by Ouranos on […]
CLIMATEDATA.CA applied to agriculture
The impact of climate change on agriculture According to a study on the state of Canadian agriculture, 84% of people surveyed believe climate variability has a significant impact on their operations. Of the climate factors that affect agricultural operations, extreme and unpredictable weather is the most cited. Source: Ag Working Group – Outreach Survey Results […]
CLIMATEDATA.CA applied to healthcare
The impact of climate change on our health As many as 85% of Quebecers are concerned about climate change, according to a Leger poll released at the end of 2020. Climate change is having an impact on health and may hinder provincial strategies dedicated to improve quality of life: With climate events such as extreme […]
CRIM and K2 Geospatial, two Québec organizations with over 25 years experience, talk about adapting to climate change
An overview of their public service solutions Imagine that on a spring day, that the Saint-Maurice river is set to rise above 2 meters over the next 24 hours. Riverside residents are in shock. They will barely have time to take their personal belongings before leaving their homes. In comes JMap, the cartographic integration platform […]