In a summer where the Ottawa Valley has experienced multiple tornadoes, wildfire smoke and flooding, a new report says the impacts of climate change are only going to get worse. Some are questioning how quickly the city can act.
"It's good to hear that they're starting to pay attention to it. My only question is how fast are they going to take it serious?" he asked.Damaged homes in the Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven on July 13, the day strong storms and two tornadoes hit. This photo was taken using a drone.The report paints a grim future, including the possibility of livestock fatalities and crop failure.
As for animals, Dignard said his barns — already able to withstand extreme heat — will "be, like always, a 5 star hotel" with the ventilation system he has in place. That report indicated the increase in heat waves and flooding would put pressure on everything from emergency services to the foundations of buildings.
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