Bigger. Hotter. Faster. That’s how experts describe the new breed of wildfires raging through Canada.
Recent, fire seasons have forced communities from their homes and many more to suffer the lasting health risks of wildfire smoke. Indigenous folks, in particular, have seen some of the most serious damage.
Climate change — as a result of burning coal, oil, and gas — has created the perfect conditions for these “supercharged” wildfire seasons. And it’ll only get worse if we don’t do something.
Failing to address climate change is already costing us from the cost of recovery and rebuilding after climate disasters, to higher insurance premiums for our homes, to rising grocery prices due to supply chain disruptions.
Politicians have the power to slash carbon emissions and put us on the path to a safer future. But they’ll only act if we make it clear the public demands it.
While firefighters bravely battle the wildfires, it’s time for our MPs to step up too. People’s homes are burning down. Governments must stop the fossil fuel industry from pouring gasoline on the flames.
