Geographical
Issues in
Canada

Forest Fires impact
sustainability by
Green house gases
that affect everyone's
health. This then
leads to another issue
affecting is, Climate
Change!

Forest fires happen all through Canada.
But 1 location where forest fires get
"attracted" to is BC and Northern Alberta.
Mostly humans cause forest fires but weather
also forms them. These forest fires affect the ecosystem
and all the trees are overcrowding in the forests which is then easier for the forest fire to start. Also BC and Northern Alberta has lots of hot and dry summers, forest fires don't mix well with dryness. Lighting=longs dry and catch on fire. We care because people live and have cottages and trailers close to these areas with lots of forests and animals habitats. These people and animal will get their homes and properties ruined by forest fires.

Hurricanes mostly occur on the East Coast.
there are a bunch of hurricanes all throughout
Canada bu the worst is hurricane Ginny
which made landfall in Canada near Nova Scotia.
Hurricanes have high winds and intense rainfall which
tears down trees, homes, properties, does not help
agriculture and changes food and habitats for animals.
Hurricanes hit Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada because hurricanes are formed in oceans. So then the hurricane travels up the coast which hits areas in the East Coast.We care because these people and animals living in the East Coast have no choice but to move to a whole new area so they don't get affected by these hurricanes. But this cost money to people, so they cant always afford the payment.

Hurricanes impact sustainabilty by wrecking tourism, drowning boats, houses getting covered in water and much more.

Oil sand issues happen in and outof Canada. But the place that is known for their oil sands issue is Northern Alberta.
Alberta's oil sands not only affect climate change, it
affects our air quality from all Greenhouse gas
emissions. Oil sands just got called that its the most
destructive project on earth. Processing oil sands
uses enough natural gas to heat 3 million homes. it ruins healthy for everyone. The tar sands are large deposits,
which is extremely heavy oil and its located in Northern
Alberta. So Alberta gets the most GHG pollution there because of how its located right in the middle. Thew worlds largest producer owns the oil in Alberta. We care because all the Alberta oil can make its way through out Canada and ruin
everyone's lives.

Oil sands impact sustainability because
all the development of emissions, biodiversity,
water use and quality and diseases are impacting
these people and the environment.

Plastic Pollution is horrible in Canada.
But more specifically worst in the Atlantic
and Pacific Ocean. and in rivers, streams and lakes
all over Canada. So much of our plastic gets thrown
into grass at parks,bodies of water and in forests by lazy
humans. This is affecting our environment in so many
ways. Our sea animals are thinking the plastic in the water
is food so they're eating it. Animals that hang around parks
and open grass are dying because of poor behavior from people in Canada. Lots of Canadians are throwing plastic into water oceans and open spaces like its a free for all garbage. This is why plastic pollution is such a big problem in Canada. We care because the people not contributing in this have ot take it the hard way and have their environment ruined by all
the lazy people out there.

Plastic pollution impacts sustainability because the
harmful chemicals that leech into the soil from the
plastics dumped in landfills, can contaminate the
soil and ground water entering our food chain. Almost
19 million tons of plastic garbage ends up in the oceans
each year.

Air pollution is everywhere Canada but more
specifically in Quebec. Quebec is the leading
source of emissions from human activity in
Canada. Air pollution starts from smog to oil spills to fertilizer use. This gives people illness and affects the environment. Humans cause air pollution by things like factories, cars, chemicals, burning and fossil fuels and more. This air quality is hard for people to breath in. it will give them affections along with animals. Air pollution leaves its marks on people in throats and lungs and in there DNA. all the people with these problems were in Quebec. There air quality was not at all good to breathe in. We care because these french Canadians in Quebec are part Canada. So it is our job to take action and help these people by making plans for not as many factories and things that let off harmful emissions.

Air pollution impacts sustainability because
it affects Canadians health, buildings, structures
and the economy in general.

Flash flooding happen in Canada
it is one of the most popular
floods. But its the worst in Atlantic
Canada. These floods wash everything
away in the area dinging habitats for animals,
plants, good for animals, properties and homes.
A flash flood is a rapid flooding of low lying areas.
washes, rivers, dry lakes and depressions. Flash
floods happen in Atlantic Canada because lots of
changes in the height of rivers, lakes and oceans.
Canada flash floods are the most common natural
hazard in the country and among the costliest. We
care becasue this is ruining of environmerntal
reputation and is damaging all homes mostly inAtlantic
Canada and all over Canada.

flash flooding impacts sustainability
because rapids increase in water level
in a stream as a result of heavy rains
or the collapse of a natural or artificial dam.

The emerald ah borer affects lots of
Canadians. But this issues location is
in East Asia, including China and the
Russian Far East. Most species of North
american ash trees are very vulnerable to
this beetle. This beetle has killed million of
trees in Canada in forested and urban areas.
When these trees are being eaten it starts
messages that the air quality is decreasing.
people will have hard times breathing without.
oxygen. These beetles are in East Asia but these
beetles that affect plants and trees made there
way to North America in imported wood or crating
material. We care because if people don't package
things right then these beetles will be everywhere in
Canada and will be killing all trees. All people want to
take care of other, that's the way it is.

Emerald ash borer impacts sustainability
because its a serious economic and
environmental threat to both urban and
forested areas across North America.

Mining happens through
Canada but more specifically
in locations like Ontario, BC,
Saskatchewan and Quebec.
Waste rock and mine tailing
can get released into water
and soil which is bad for the
environment. Acidic drainage and
the leaching of metals from the
mine workings could also affect peoples
health along with animals. BC, Ontario,
Saskatchewan and Quebec have lots of
mining done there so they can have economy
growth. People want jobs so mining will give all
these people with jobs, if when this mining can leech
and affect humans and the environment.

Mining impacts sustainability because
the Acidic drainage can cause significant
impacts on water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Mining shows off a bad image on the environment.
People dig deep into the earth using lots of energy and
water leaving a mess behind.