Montreal – As scorching heat hit Montreal today, Greenpeace Canada activists gathered on Mont Royal Street. Bike that “calms heat waves”The event offered free vegan ice cream and a fresh perspective on these extreme temperatures. Activists highlighted the leading role of the fossil fuel industry in causing these extreme temperatures and demanded that fossil fuel companies contribute to a climate resilience fund for causing the climate disaster.
“The scoop of ice cream we offer today is a call to action: Decades of deception by Big Oil companies have led us to this scorching reality: a warming planet is causing extreme heat. As the main driver of climate change, the fossil fuel industry has dangerously controlled the thermostat,” said Salome Saneh, climate campaigner at Greenpeace Canada. “To truly cool down and deal with the impacts of heatwaves and other climate disasters, we need a new Climate Resilience Fund that provides support and resources to communities.”
2023 is already recorded The hottest year on recordThe question of how to adapt to the effects of the climate crisis is more pressing than ever. Quebec alone is experiencing extreme heat waves. Approximately 500 deaths per year And unfortunately, as the climate warms, heat waves like this one will become more intense and frequent. ExpectedA 2023 analysis found that by 2050, heatwaves in Canada could cause $3 billion to $3.9 billion Heatstroke causes death and reduced quality of life, resulting in 10,000 deaths per year.
The climate crisis is upon us all, especially Impact those least responsible for its causes but most vulnerable to its effects; include Indigenous and Black communities, people of colour, people with pre-existing conditions, homeless people and low-income households.
“If we don’t hold big oil accountable, we will all pay the price.” Sane said. “What we need is a new climate resilience fund, funded by the fossil fuel industry, to help communities prepare for, respond to and adapt to these extreme weather events.”
At today’s event, Montreal Martha The design studio’s project is more than just a way to beat the heat: it’s a call to force big oil companies to pay for the damage they cause.
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Notes to editors:
Photos from the activity can be seen below. Greenpeace Media LibraryMore will be uploaded throughout the day.
For further information, please contact:
Laura Bergamo, spokesperson for Greenpeace Canada [email protected] +1 438 928-5237
