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Environmental issues in Canada include impacts of climate change, air and water pollution, mining, logging, and the degradation of natural habitats.As one of the world's significant emitters of greenhouse gasses, [1] Canada has the potential to make contributions to curbing climate change with its environmental policies and conservation efforts.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada "warming over the 20th century is indisputable and largely due to human activities" [25] adding "Canada's rate of warming is about twice the global rate: a 2° C increase globally means a 3 to 4 °C increase for Canada". [26] ECCC lists impacts of climate change consistent with global changes.
Leduc oil. Pollution is an environmental issue in Canada.It has posed health risks to the Canadian population and is an area of concern for Canadian lawmakers. Air, water and soil pollution as well as the associated health effects are prominent points of contention in modern Canadian society.
On top of the issues that climate change creates for the environment of Canada, there are also may emitters who harm the environment of Canada by releasing more emissions into the environment. Most of the time those are companies who burn fossil fuels or deal with oil, who profit from projects based on these elements.
According to the California Department of Water Resources, in 2016, nine of the twelve biggest reservoirs in California are below the historical average, even after the El Nino in the winter of 2015. In the last five years, Fresno has received significantly less rainfall than the historical average of 14.77 inches per year, with the average ...
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