Fiona could be the turning point

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Published on Sunday, 29 November -0001 16:00

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Paov,

I had CBC radio on pretty much nonstop this weekend, listening to story after story from people across Atlantic Canada who were reeling in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona.

We still don’t know the full extent of the damage, but it was heartbreaking to hear radio callers take stock of the destruction this record-breaking storm left in their communities. They talked about flooded homes and businesses, having to throw away spoiled food, sleep-deprived linesmen working overtime to restore power, beloved neighbourhood trees uprooted by the extreme winds, local landmarks swept away by the surging sea, and how anxious and uncertain they are about the long, hard recovery ahead.

There were lots of heartwarming stories too, of neighbours helping each other out and making sure the most vulnerable members of their communities were safe, but it’s clear that people are also increasingly angry and frustrated. People know climate change is making hurricanes worse and they can see that our governments aren’t doing nearly enough to tackle the root causes of the crisis. Hurricane Fiona... could be a turning point in our fight for real climate action.

Paov, let’s make sure the Trudeau government knows it’s unacceptable to keep delaying climate action in the face of worsening disasters like Hurricane Fiona. Use our one-click tool to send a message demanding bold action now.

Tell Trudeau to take climate action before Friday, September 30.

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Before it battered Atlantic Canada, Hurricane Fiona ripped through Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Bermuda. But, while most Canadians affected by the storm are already starting to get their power back, nearly a million homes and businesses in Puerto Rico still have none2 . Fiona is a reminder that while the climate crisis has no borders, climate disasters cause more chaos and take more lives when communities don’t have the resources necessary to prepare for extreme weather.

Canada has a responsibility to be a true climate leader in this moment and that means moving past fossil fuels fast. Tell the Trudeau government to step up.

The scenes from the east coast are terrifying, but climate scientists have been clear that there’s still time to avoid a future of ever-worsening storms if we implement a rapid, just transition to 100% clean energy. Now. In moments like these, it’s so important that we make these critical connections.

In solidarity,

Katie

1. CBC News: Atlantic Canada expects slow recovery from Fiona's wrath
2. Reuters: About 746,000 still without power in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

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