Our climate is changing, and our weather is becoming warmer, wetter and wilder. Heat events are becoming more frequent, longer and hotter in Burlington. Heat events can affect everyone’s health. By taking the steps to prepare for heat events, we can make sure everyone has a safe and fun summer. What is a Heat Warning? Environment and Climate Change Canada will issue … More Be Prepared: Extreme Heat
In 2022, City Council approved Burlington’s first plan related to climate adaptation called Climate Resilient Burlington (CRB): A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather. The CRB plan includes a 10-year action plan with 32 actions identified under five themes to manage the highest risks to the City associated with our changing climate. Climate adaptation is only one half of our climate work. The City also has two plans related to climate mitigation, or reducing … More Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Year 4 Progress Update
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