Canada is warming 3 times faster than the U.S.
Global temperature increase since pre-industrial times.In line with what scientists have measured around the world, higher latitudes are warming significantly faster than lower latitudes. This could be, in part, due to thethat brings warm tropical waters to places like northern Europe.
The increase in temperature in Canada has led to a number of changes in weather and environmental risks. The study found that overall precipitation has increased while summer precipitation has slightly decreased. The study also found an increase in summer droughts, wildfires, and coastal flooding. By the end of the century, scientists predict that Canada will lose between 74% and 96% of its glaciers, leading to increased coastal flooding and loss of habitat for species that rely on glaciers.The figure above provides a historical look at average temperature across Canada with a projected temperature increase of 1.8°C to 6.3°C for the low and high emissions scenarios.
The story for Canada is not unlike the rest of the world, which continues to face increased warming. However, high latitude countries like Canada also grapple with a higher magnitude of warming, loss of glaciers and melting of permafrost. One positive for northern countries is that Canada will experience a longer and warmer growing season. In addition, ice in all forms will decrease each decade going forward changing the landscape, accessibility, and ecosystem across northern Canada.
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