Also: a “perfect rat storm” and investing in water scarcity
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Transit projects and housing development has disrupted underground rat habitats, driving them onto the streets, said Bravo. Warm winters - due to climate change - have also extended mating periods. Apparently, rats can now breed every two months. The city is calling staff to craft an “action plan.” As a rule, the story of climate change is full of unintended consequences and complicated feedback loops. This truism was on my mind when looking at a recent study that takes stock of how climate change is already affecting shipping through Canada’s Northwest Passage.
The new study, which is based on remote sensing data from the Canadian Ice Service, shows a trend toward a more hazardous Northwest Passage in certain areas that act as “choke points” for shipping due to ice jams.
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