Confronting Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region

A comprehensive new study released by the Union of Concerned Scientists and the David Suzuki Foundation shows that climate change is altering the character of the Great Lakes region, presenting challenges to the environment, the economy and the people who live there.

The report, released in April 2003, concludes that climate change could lead to a 3 to 6 degree Celsius temperature increase in winter and as much as a 4 to 8 degree warming in summer in Ontario by the end of this century. The scientific analysis also shows climate change will likely magnify health and environmental problems in the region. However, the report concludes that actions can be taken now to forestall many of the most severe impacts.

Learn more:

- News release

- Communiqué de presse

- Summary: Climate impacts on Ontario

- Summary: Climate solutions for Ontario

- Full report (errata)