By most people around the world, Canada is considered a very “cold” country, and is often associated with its harsh winters and cool temperatures over the year. Most Canadians themselves also do not tend to worry much about hot temperatures, rather consider the country’s winter weather a larger concern. However, lately, this trend has been changing, as Canadians have begun to see a significant rise in intense hot days. Heat waves in Canada have been on an upward trend, mainly in the very southern portions of the country…

You may relate to this quote from Mark Twain as he comments on how easily the temperature and weather fluctuate. “If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a few minutes.” Global warming has been one of the leading causes of extreme weather conditions, yet much of the world’s population does not pay heed to these disastrous effects…

“Climate change is real; it is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our entire species, and we need to work collectively together and stop procrastinating,” -Leonardo DiCaprio

Did you know that on average, 1 in 15 Canadian men will be diagnosed with lung cancer, and that 1 in 18 will die from it? You can be afflicted by this disease, even if you have never smoked a single day in your life! With the population of Canada rapidly increasing, this has led to an increase in vehicles being driven, houses being built, energy being used, etc. All of these factors have some impact on the amount of air being polluted…