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Ste Agathe, MB during 1997 flood - Photo Credit: Alf Warkentin
Communities


Climate change will affect different communities in different ways.


In this section, you will see how climate change will affect


According to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, “up to half of Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (350 million tonnes) are under the direct or indirect control or influence of municipal governments.” (1) By taking pro-active steps to becoming a climate-friendly community you may be able to avoid or minimize some of the negative consequences being predicted for communities. Climate change can mean positive changes to the way we live in our communities.