Controlling Costs of Disasters
Emergencies and disasters are increasing as are the cost impacts. [node:read-more:link]
Climate Change
Arctic Heat wave sparks massive wildfires
Unusually aggressive wildfires in the Arctic are releasing waves of greenhouse gases, lasting longer, reaching deeper and burning at higher latitudes than in previous years, and experts say this is fuelled by climate change. [node:read-more:link]
UNB to help feds improve Arctic communications
Physicists from the University of New Brunswick are leading the development of communication technology that will help the Government of Canada monitor activity in the Arctic. [node:read-more:link]
Scientists link current heat wave to global warming
The heat wave that smashed temperature records in western Europe last month was made more intense by human-caused climate change, according to a study by a respected team of European scientists. The study includes an array of evidence that man-made global warming is behind the continent's most recent heat wave. [node:read-more:link]
Beyond the Straitjacket of Preparedness
A relatively new profession, many Emergency Management practitioners remain bound by the process of preparedness and response retarding growth of the profession and leading to programs that are less-suited to our rapidly changing environment. [node:read-more:link]
ISIS and Climate Change leading security threats
Pew Research Center conducted a survey about security threats among 41,953 respondents in 38 countries from Feb. 16 to May 8, 2017. People around the globe identify ISIS and climate change as the leading threats to national security. [node:read-more:link]
Puerto Rico opposes US withdrawal from Paris Agreement
The governor of Puerto Rico has issued a strongly worded statement warning that Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Climate Change Agreement will negatively affect American citizens. [node:read-more:link]
Climate Change
Key people were in Ottawa to discuss climate change, security and defence last week – but the security sector was noticeably absent. [node:read-more:link]
Climate change affects national security says report
A new U.S. report indicates that the effects of climate change should be considered an issue of national security with potential impacts on DoD missions and military installations around the world over the next two decades. [node:read-more:link]
Arctic fires in June emit record CO2 levels
Wildfires in the Arctic last month emitted 50 megatonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere – as much as all of Sweden does in a year, according to the World Meteorological Organization. The intensity and duration of fires at this latitude have been particularly “unusual.” [node:read-more:link]
Water levels rising in New Brunswick
Authorities warn that water levels could exceed flood stage in parts of New Brunswick over the next few days. [node:read-more:link]
Quebec braces for flooding
With waters already high, the Quebec city of Rigaud has launched emergency measures as the province braces for flooding from heavy rainfall expected this week. Other municipalities are warning residents who live along the water to prepare for flooding. [node:read-more:link]
Security and Public Safety in the Arctic
Combined factors of climate change, resource development and changing geo-political concerns create an Arctic that is becoming more accessible – and thus coveted – by the outside world. [node:read-more:link]
On the Road to Copenhagen
Over 11,000 participants attended the Dec. 2008 conference in Poznan, Poland. This year's focus, to advance international cooperation on a future climate change regime. [node:read-more:link]
Better Border Security
Funding initiatives that make our borders more efficient and secure, a worthwhile and effective stimulus to our economy. A practical and remunerative initiative that the federal government must consider. [node:read-more:link]
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