Canada spans over 9 million km2 of territorial surface land filled with various terrains and climates. In the west, there are plains and mountains while, in the southeast, there are lowlands. In the north, it is arctic while, in the south, it is temperate. This diversity among its ecosystems is responsible for the wide array of flora and fauna throughout the nation. Caribou, wolverines, and sturgeons are examples of iconic Canadian animals- however they are all threatened by numerous human activities. These activities, not limited to metal smelting, coal-burning, and car emissions, are largely a result of the nation’s industrial nature- like many other modern countries. Canada is home to a total of 47 national parks and reserves, which serve
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Moreover, Canada is also very cognizant of global warming; specifically, air pollution is of extensive concern among its urban cities. An estimated 82.2% of Canada’s population lives in urbanized areas; these areas are notorious for poor air quality as a result of considerable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2011, Canada ranked 1st in the world for GHG emissions per capita, and, according to the most recent global data (2013), Canada ranks 9th for cumulative GHG emissions. Canada recognizes that carbon and GHG emissions contribute to detrimental phenomena, such as acid rain and climate change. As it pledged in 2016 to reduce oil and gas sector methane emissions by 40-45% by 2025, the country has already begun to commit to long-term GHG …show more content…
the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, France), and other developed nations -recognizing that their economies are stable. These nations should be willing to cooperate and provide more than sufficient funding for an effective universal EA protocol’s development given that their need for further urbanization/industrialization is much less dire than the demand for preemptive protection of native habitats and animals that would be affected. Furthermore, Canada will look towards other countries within the Paris Accord to further efforts in fighting climate change- specifically in development of technologies. Additionally, high GHG emitters who recognize the dangers of climate change, such as the India, Russia, and (members of) the EU, should be especially inclined to progress advancement of these clean
Moreover, Canada is also very cognizant of global warming; specifically, air pollution is of extensive concern among its urban cities. An estimated 82.2% of Canada’s population lives in urbanized areas; these areas are notorious for poor air quality as a result of considerable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2011, Canada ranked 1st in the world for GHG emissions per capita, and, according to the most recent global data (2013), Canada ranks 9th for cumulative GHG emissions. Canada recognizes that carbon and GHG emissions contribute to detrimental phenomena, such as acid rain and climate change. As it pledged in 2016 to reduce oil and gas sector methane emissions by 40-45% by 2025, the country has already begun to commit to long-term GHG …show more content…
the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, France), and other developed nations -recognizing that their economies are stable. These nations should be willing to cooperate and provide more than sufficient funding for an effective universal EA protocol’s development given that their need for further urbanization/industrialization is much less dire than the demand for preemptive protection of native habitats and animals that would be affected. Furthermore, Canada will look towards other countries within the Paris Accord to further efforts in fighting climate change- specifically in development of technologies. Additionally, high GHG emitters who recognize the dangers of climate change, such as the India, Russia, and (members of) the EU, should be especially inclined to progress advancement of these clean