The NWT is experiencing a warming rate that is two to four times faster than the global average. Rising temperatures can lead to changes in precipitation (rain, snow, hail), thawing permafrost and ground instability, changing ice conditions, and more frequent and severe extreme weather events, including wildfires.
These changes can affect health and wellbeing in many ways. Climate change can influence air quality, food and water security, safety on the land, mental wellness, and the spread of some infectious diseases. For more information about specific climate-related health topics, visit:
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