Climate Change in the Region

Changes in River Flow, Ice Cover, Flooding, and Rainfall

Changes in Severe Weather Patterns

Plant and animal species will change and some may become extinct.
The polar bear has been listed as a threatened species and is becoming monitored
Due to global warming conditions the grown polar bears have begun to cannibalize the younger cubs.
The polar bears have an increasingly smaller hunting space and less ice to hunt from because of the thinning of the ice caused by global warming.
The polar bears use large slabs of ice to move out of the Hudson Bay area to hunt seals but are unable to do this because it isn't cold enough for the ice to thicken.
It is highly likely that there will be new plant and animals in Churchill, Manitoba because of global warming.

Changes to Local Ecosystems and Species

There is an increased probability of extreme conditions, including flooding.
The water level is becoming higher due to the ice melting causing loss in land. Studies have shown that the water levels have been rising twice as fast as previous years.
In Churchill, there will end up being more rainfall than there is snowfall currently.
The amount of water in the rivers will increase because of the significant changes in the large bodies of water.
Railway lines will require frequent repair as permafrost degrades.

More frequent and more severe hail storms.
The Port of Churchill may experience more frequent and severe erosion which would affect shipping infrastructure.
The risk of potential deaths and injuries increase because of the weather.

Unusual Heat Waves and Temperature

There will be earlier springs, warmer, drier summers and shorter miler winters are projected by climate models to be Churchill, Manitoba's future.
Not only in Churchill, but globally the temperatures will rise.
People who live in Churchill may experience heat stress and more air pollutants.

Changes in the Occurrence of Insect-borne Diseases

There is a chance of exposure to water-borne diseases and disease - carrying insects.
Although, there are not human diseases from insects in Churchill, Manitoba they may migrate towards this region due to warmer weathers.
Due to natural disasters outbreaks of diseases and bacteria would increase especially when water and sanitation services are damaged or destroyed.