Manitoba’s climate doesn’t demand cooling for homes the way it does heating. Nor does the hydroelectric power predominantly used for…+
Tag Archives: heat
Energy efficiency
In this section, we offer solutions on making your home more energy efficient in these areas: Air sealing Cooling Doors…+
Farm buildings
Energy efficiency in farm homes and other buildings can reduce demand for fossil fuels, lower carbon dioxide emissions, and save…+
Agricultural adaptation
On this page we deal with two aspects of agricultural adaptation in Manitoba Key issues Moisture Insects, weeds, & disease…+
Lake Winnipeg water dynamics
On this page, we describe these aspects of the water in Lake Winnipeg: Watershed Water temperatures Water quantity Water quality Click…+
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…+
Agriculture impacts
In this section, you will learn about these current and potential impacts of climate change on agriculture in Manitoba: Crop…+
Weather impacts
On this page, we address changes in these types of extreme weather events due to climate change: Windstorms Thunderstorms Hailstorms…+
Livestock impacts
On this page, we highlight the following impacts of climate change on livestock production: Heat stress Insects and disease Animal…+
