The Canadian Arctic is affected by climate change. We know that when we look at the statics. This warming has been most pronounced in the winter and springtime, and it's leading to a number of major impacts across the country. These include permafrost and ice melt in the Arctic, sea-level rise, and more frequent and severe extreme weather, such as once-uncommon heat extremes and major changes in precipitation.
Polar bears are the largest terrestrial carnivore in the world and can weigh up to 800kg (that’s around 9 people!)
Polar bears depend on sea ice to travel, hunt seals, and find mates. As sea-ice decreases, many will be forced to travel further for food and spend more time on land. Less access to food will affect survival, particularly of cubs and young bears, and longer periods fasting on land will increase the likelihood of encounters with people.
We could lose more than 30% of the world’s polar bears by 2050 if we don’t urgently tackle climate change.
Climate change poses a huge threat to our future. If we lose the battle to stabilise the polar regions, people and nature around the planet will suffer.
Climate change is driven by us, but it can be fixed by us.
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