Natural Resources Canada > Earth Sciences Sector > Priorities > Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation > Climate Change in Canada
Temperature rising: Climate change in southwestern British Columbia How do we measure up?
Global CO2 emissions per capita
(Source: World Resources Institute) |
Greenhouse gas emissions
(Source: Environment Canada) |
Why do you think Canadians rank second in per capita CO2 emissions? One reason is our cold winters. This cannot be changed, but what can?
Did you know?
Canada has about 0.5% of the world's population but produces 2% of global C02 emissions.
Did you know?
A 50% to 60% reduction in present global emissions of carbon dioxide would be required to stabilize atmospheric CO2 concentrations at current levels. Under the Kyoto Protocol, participating countries set an average emission reduction target of 5.2% below 1990 levels by approximately 2010. Canada's target is 6%.
Did you know?
Improving energy efficiency is the fastest, cheapest, and surest way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Did you know?
The average car produces its own weight in CO2 emissions each year.
How can you help reduce these emissions-as a consumer, as a voter, through community involvement?
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