Heat Waves and Hope

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Faith communities providing solutions to the climate challenge

Near the end of the century, the City of Toronto could experience nearly two months of +30 °C days a year, according to climate projections. To address the growing risk of future heat waves, local faith leaders have created a network of cooling centres in churches, mosques, temples and synagogues, and are mobilizing their congregations to provide support for susceptible populations. For City Councillor Gord Perks, this example of grassroots community resilience makes him hopeful about the future.

Recommended Video Citation

Climate Atlas of Canada. (2018). Heat Waves and Hope: Faith communities providing solutions to the climate challenge. Prairie Climate Centre. https://climateatlas.ca/video/heat-waves-and-hope

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