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In the collective imagination, tornadoes are quite mysterious, arousing both curiosity and fear. However, Quebec also has a record of being hit by tornadoes. In fact, the month of June 2024 was particularly active.
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This year’s hurricane season, which has just begun, promises to be particularly active and could potentially hit records. This forecast, widely supported by experts, is based on several key factors.
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According to WMO forecasts, there is a 60% chance of La Niña developing between July and September, and this probability rises to 70% for the period from August to November.
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Although summer in Quebec brings many advantages, like longer days and the return of many outdoor activities, it can also harm people when temperatures get too high.
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Interview with Isabelle Charron, Head of the Knowledge Transfer and Training Team, on the guide to support municipal organizations in this process.
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Ouranos is launching a call for projects with the aim of reducing the vulnerability of essential systems to the effects of climate change and strengthening their resilience.
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In the summer, many species of insect and arthropods are active. One of them is the deer tick, an invasive species responsible for the transmission of Lyme disease.
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May 28 marked the launch of the Cohorte adaptation aux changements climatiques en tourisme.
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The Groupe d'experts en adaptation aux changements climatiques (GEA) propose a coherent approach to accelerate Quebec's adaptation to climate change,
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While last year’s forest fire season proved to be unusual in Quebec and Canada, projections for the 2024 fire season predict another potentially very intense Summer.
