July & August - Climate Change

As the summer is leaving us with immense heatwaves, July and August’s topic is climate change. Learning the root of our climate crisis and what we can do to help the issue are essential for our future. Together, we can help the climate crisis.

Climate change has significantly amplified the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, creating a more volatile and unpredictable environment. Rising global temperatures contribute to the melting of polar ice caps and the thermal expansion of seawater, leading to higher sea levels and more severe coastal flooding. Additionally, warmer ocean temperatures fuel more powerful hurricanes and typhoons, while prolonged heatwaves and shifting precipitation patterns exacerbate droughts and wildfires. These changes not only threaten ecosystems and biodiversity but also pose substantial risks to human communities, infrastructure, and economies, necessitating urgent and comprehensive mitigation and adaptation strategies. 

To help combat climate change, it is important to save energy. There are many ways for an individual to save energy even at home. Simple actions such as turning off lights when they are not in use, unplugging electronic devices that are not being used, and using energy-efficient appliances can make a significant difference. Additionally, adopting habits like washing clothes in cold water, air-drying laundry instead of using a dryer, and setting thermostats to an energy-saving temperature can further reduce energy consumption. Investing in renewable energy sources, such as installing solar panels, and improving home insulation to maintain temperature can also contribute to energy conservation. By making these small yet impactful changes, individuals can play a crucial role in reducing their carbon footprint and mitigating the effects of climate change. 

To help take action against water pollution, Community Hearts hosted a beach clean-up at Britannia Beach, to help take action against water pollution here in Ottawa.