By 2100, summer in could feel like
With rising greenhouse gas emissions driving global warming, Canadian summers are set to become increasingly similar to those of our southern neighbours, often hundreds of kilometres farther south.
To understand this shift, CBC News analyzed temperature and precipitation patterns across North America, identifying American communities whose current summer conditions match those projected in Canada by the end of the century. These matches offer a glimpse into our country's dramatic climate shift, and can also hint at where we can look for ideas on how to adapt.
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