Article – Melting glaciers will increase risk of floods in Alberta mountains, experts warn

Melting glaciers will increase risk of floods in Alberta mountains, experts warn

Ashley Pfeifer
Calgary Journal
March 30, 2022

The rise in temperature due to climate change has caused changes in precipitation patterns affecting the surface and groundwater and increasing the risk of landslides, which “occur as a result of changes in rainfall patterns, but also glacier retreat,” Shugar said.

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Article – Scientists say warming climate puts southern Alberta’s water supply at risk

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Scientists say warming climate puts southern Alberta’s water supply at risk

Anne Mayo
Calgary Journal
March 30, 2022

When a heatwave ripped through Western Canada in the summer of 2021, and Alberta’s temperatures soared above 40C, Shawn Marshall was cool in comparison.

Read the full article here: https://calgaryjournal.ca/2022/03/30/scientists-say-warming-climate-puts-southern-albertas-water-supply-at-risk/