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Climate Change Sets New Heat Records Across Canada This Summer

  • Environment Canada reports that human-caused climate change significantly increased the likelihood of heat waves across Canada, with some events 10 times more likely to occur.
  • The 2024 summer saw unprecedented heat, with 37 heat waves analyzed in 17 regions.
  • Canada is warming at twice the global average, contributing to rising costs from extreme weather events.