Keyword Economics

After a series of stronger-than-normal storms knocked out their main breakwater, the small town of Ferryland Newfoundland was left with no choice but to heavily invest in shoreline protection. Now, members of the community are left wondering whether the rising costs of living by the sea are sustainable for future generations.   Recommended Video Citation Climate Atlas of Canada. (2018). Ferryland, Newfoundland: Small towns vs sea level rise. Prairie Climate Centre. https://climateatlas.ca/video/ferryland-newfoundland

An energy revolution is hitting the town of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia. New 800 kW wind turbines are popping up everywhere, transforming the ever-present wind into electricity that’s used to power electric cars and offset the community’s reliance on fossil fuels. The move to renewable energy isn’t just reducing the community’s impact on the climate, it’s also sparking a whole new green economy.   Recommended Video Citation Climate Atlas of Canada. (2018). The wind-powered green economy: Mitigating climate change on the East Coast. Prairie Climate Centre. https://climateatlas.ca/video/wind-powered-green-economy

Today, over 80% of Canada’s population lives in cities. We know that cities will soon face increased climate change impacts, such as more frequent and intense extreme weather events.  The research series Building a Climate-Resilient City by the Prairie Climate Centre outlines policy steps that cities can take to engage in climate risk management in a range of areas, including transportation, agriculture, electricity infrastructure, disaster preparedness and emergency management.