Who's Causing Record Canadian Wildfires

 

Chris,
You have most likely witnessed destructive wildfires ravaging forests across Canada. You may have even breathed toxic fire smoke, and seen the sky turn grey or orange. It’s scary. And yet, it’s our reality.
 
As the planet is warming, fires are starting earlier, and burning longer. This year, Canada is set to break the record for the country’s worst-ever wildfire season. [1] And while politicians are telling us to close our windows and wear masks, they are not addressing the real cause of this crisis.
 
Fossil fuels are the main drivers of climate change.  Huge companies are knowingly inflaming climate disasters, and have been aggravating wildfires in North-America for decades. [2] They’re profiting off the destruction of lives, livelihoods, ecosystems, and ultimately the planet.
 
It is time we hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the damages they are causing.

You can raise your voice now  to demand Canada’s big polluters pay for the climate disasters they are fuelling.  

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As I’m writing this, authorities are forecasting a particularly severe fire summer, with the potential for wildfire smoke to affect us for weeks to come. [5] Indigenous and rural communities are on the frontlines of these wildfires and the smoke is disproportionately impacting populations with preexisting health conditions, outdoor workers, people experiencing homelessness, and marginalized communities. [6]

The situation may still get worse. With wildfires historically peaking in July and August, it’s time we take action for accountability and justice. [7]

[Name], we need to send a clear message: polluters need to be held accountable for fuelling climate change, aggravating extreme weather, and worsening wildfires, which are impacting people here and beyond.

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Thank you for joining the fight for climate justice and a just world for all.
 
Salomé Sané
Climate Campaigner, Greenpeace Canada
 

 

Sources:
 

[1] Canada wildfire season is now the worst on record
[2] The fossil fuels behind forest fires
[3] COP27 reaches breakthrough agreement on new “loss and damage” fund for vulnerable countries
[4] These oilsands companies raked in $35B last year. Now, they’re asking for public money to help fight climate change
[5] Canada’s wildfire season may impact the US all summer. Here’s why.
[6] Inequitable health impacts from wildfire smoke increased by danger season
[7] Canadian wildfire smoke reaches Europe as Canada reports its worst fire season on record
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