GREEN LIVING: Our local weather and climate are changing: How do we prepare?
Our climate and weather are changing, with wind storms, heat waves, drought and extreme weather events becoming more common. Communities, infrastructure and natural systems are increasingly at risk from these events.
Weather vs. climate Understanding the difference between weather and climate is a good place to begin learning about climate change, according to Claire Sanders, CRI’s Manager of Engagement and Communications. “The main difference between weather and climate is time. Weather refers to day-to-day changes in the atmosphere, whereas climate describes the average weather patterns over a long period of time, typically measured over 30-year periods.
“ClimateData.ca and ClimateAtlas.ca both combine climate science and mapping to help us all understand what to expect in the future so we can work together to plan and prepare for the impacts of a changing climate,” says Sanders. “Climate change adaptation helps protect us from the negative effects of climate change, like extreme weather. It helps us prepare for future emergencies and disasters, keeps our buildings and infrastructure working properly, and protects residents’ health, their homes and their businesses,” Seiling says. “By investing in adaptation, communities can save money in the long run by avoiding expensive emergency responses, repairs and reconstruction efforts.
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