OTTAWA — Human-caused climate change is making heat waves much more likely, the federal government says, bringing extreme weather from fires to storms.
That's according to Environment and Climate Change Canada's rapid extreme weather event attribution system, which compares today's climate to a pre-industrial one.
"However, forecasting anticipates that activity will be above average in parts of the West to well above-average in areas in B.C. and Alberta."There are 474 fires blazing across the country, compared to the roughly 900 fires at this time last year. "This is a challenging summer, and I know that First Nations are anxious," she said."But let me say this once again: Canada stands with you. We will be at your side before, during and after wildfires, and we will cover every single dollar of eligible costs that you encounter."
Sajjan is also urging Canadians to prepare for more major named storms this season, with the U.S.'s National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration predicting up to 24.
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