Changes are coming to WeatherCAN

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Ottawa – From making everyday decisions to staying safe during extreme weather, it’s essential that Canadians have convenient, reliable access to weather information. For five years, Canadians have turned to the WeatherCAN application on their mobile devices to get trusted weather information directly from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s meteorologists. Environment and Climate Change Canada will launch a new version …

Canada introduces new heat wave attribution system

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Gatineau – Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) presented its seasonal outlook for summer 2024. Experts predict higher-than-normal temperatures throughout most of Canada, with normal to below-normal temperatures in coastal British Columbia. Spring has already brought drought conditions and wildfires to British Columbia and Alberta. ECCC predicts below-normal precipitation across most of Canada will continue into the summer months. Climate …

Canadian ministers talk about health issues on Clean Air Day 2024

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Ottawa – On this Clean Air Day, the links between air quality, climate change and public health take centre stage. Air pollution is the largest environmental risk factor to human health in Canada. Every year, the impacts of air pollution, intensified by events like wildfires, heighten the risks to human health and the environment. Clean Air Day is an important …

New public alert system to understand air quality conditions during wildfires

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Ottawa – Clean air is crucial to our daily health and wellbeing. While Canadians generally benefit from good air quality, seasonal increases in air pollutants, including smog and wildfire smoke, can significantly impact air quality conditions. Last year, Canada experienced its worst season of wildfire events on record, which impacted Canada’s air quality and increased health risks, especially for people …