When Manitobans think of the ocean, our minds either travel to the West or East coast. We often forget that…+
Tag Archives: climate change
Water quality
Less water from precipitation and glacial runoff will have an enormous impact on water quality in Manitoba and across the…+
Water quantity
Although overall precipitation levels may not change significantly, we may see an overall reduction in the quantity of water in…+
Water impacts
In this section, you will find out more about how climate change is affecting and is expected to affect: Oceans…+
Drinking water
A human can only survive three days without water. The number one ingredient in a human body? Water – over 70%….+
Diseases
On this page, we provide information on these disease subjects: Pests and climate Pestilence and climate Mosquito-borne disease Malaria Dengue…+
Respiratory issues
Longer, hotter summers predicted by climate change models won’t affect the respiratory health of Manitobans on their own. Rather, it…+
Extreme heat & health
Climate change scenarios predict longer, hotter summers across the Prairie Provinces. Spring would arrive earlier, summer would last longer and…+
Ecosystems impacts
In this section, you will learn about climate change impacts on the following Manitoba ecosystems: Wetlands Grasslands Forests Wildlife Click…+
Agriculture impacts
In this section, you will learn about these current and potential impacts of climate change on agriculture in Manitoba: Crop…+
