2021 Extreme Heat & Drought in Western Canada, Webinar

This webinar is part of the Climate Adaptation Research in BC Agriculture virtual workshop hosted from December 7-9, 2021 and features two presenters and audience Q & A. Warning Issued: The June, 2021 Heatwave Faron Anslow, Lead, Climate Analysis and Monitoring, Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium This presentation provides an analysis of the June, 2021 western North America heatwave; setting it in the historical and future contexts of extreme heat for British Columbia. A Review of the 2021 Western Canadian Drought Trevor Hadwen, Agroclimate Specialist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Drought is one of the world’s most significant natural hazards, having major impacts on the economy, environment, health, and society. The 2021 Western Canadian drought represents the most severe and expansive drought in more than a generation. This presentation will review the conditions that lead to the 2021 drought, discuss the unique features that made this drought rate as one of the worst droughts in more than 50 years and consider some of the potential implications for the 2022 growing season. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This recording is from the Climate Adaptation Research in BC Agriculture, 2021 virtual workshop. Funding for the event has been provided in part by an anonymous donor and in part by the governments of Canada and British Columbia under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Disclaimer: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries are committed to working with industry partners. Opinions expressed in this recording are those of the author and not necessarily those of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada or the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries. The Government of Canada, the BC Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, and their directors, agents, employees, or contractors will not be liable for any claims, damages, or losses of any kind whatsoever arising out of the use of, or reliance upon, this information.