This dossier offers an overview of eco-anxiety in Canada. It reviews the figures of observable facts related to climate change and provides data on the renewed interest in the environmental cause, as well as on climate-related concerns, and looks at actions taken by Canadians to limit their carbon footprint. Finally, it examines the country's climate policies, as well as the actors who have a role to play in addressing environmental issues.
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Global land temperature anomalies 1880-2021
Global ocean temperature anomalies 1880-2021
Northern Hemisphere's sea ice extent in December 1980-2022
Greenhouse gases emissions in Canada 1990-2020
Canada's greenhouse gas emissions 1990-2020, by province
Number of wildfires in Canada by province in 2021
Public belief in the climate emergency worldwide 2020, by country
Share of people worried about climate change in Canada 2021
Canada's perspectives about climate change 2021, by ideology
Canadians' opinion on threat of climate change 2021, by age group
Share of Canadians believing global warming is a serious threat to humans 2019-2021
Link between forest fires and climate change emergency among Canadians 2021
Share of Canadians thinking it is already too late to curb climate change 2019-2021
Importance of commitment to sustainability of groceries stores in Canada 2022
How often Canadians consume organic products 2020
Share of Canadian organic grocery shoppers by generation 2020
Canada: Organic and natural buying trends after Covid-19 2021
Consumer willingness to pay premiums for locally grown fresh produce in Canada 2020
Canadians' views on the country's 2030 emission reduction targets 2021
Canadians who think Canada should do more to reach Paris target 2021, by demographics
Public support for policies that can help Canada meet its new climate target 2021
Canadians' support for Liberal and Conservative carbon pricing plans 2021
Support for the LNG Quebec/Pipeline project among Quebecers 2020-2021
Canadians' views on budget focus on sustainable practices 2021, by voting intentions
Canadians' views on government policies to reduce CO2 emissions 2021, by 2021 vote
Canadians rating governments' cooperation on climate change as poor 2021, by region
Quality of Canada's partnerships with Indigenous peoples on energy projects 2021
Canadians' trust in environmental leaders 2021, by province and political ideology
Canadians' view of Justin Trudeau's record on climate change 2021, by age group