It’s the story of the century: how will climate change reshape our planet’s natural systems? We tackle that story from a couple of unique perspectives in our just released annual report. First, we turn to the Arctic, where temperatures are rising faster than almost anywhere else on the planet. WCS Canada northern researcher Dr. Don Reid describes how melting ice and changing habitats are already threatening wildlife survival. 

WCS scientists at work in the Arctic. Further south, deep in the wilds of northern Ontario, cold water fish are also finding things are getting a little too warm for their liking. We dive beneath the surface with WCS Canada fish biologist Dr. Constance O’Connor to look at how aquatic systems could change, and at how what happens beneath the surface affects everything above.

It’s a great read with many stunning visuals that help to remind us what is at stake across Canada. With the Paris climate talks starting this week, we wanted to send a message about why world leaders need to come up with a plan for strong action to reduce emissions and why we need to continue to work to protect large intact wild areas right here at home.

Please take a look and share these important insights (and beautiful images) with your friends and family.

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