Could Canada become uninhabitable?

Unprecedented heatwaves and wildfires in Canada leave climate activists concerned for the future of earth as we know it

The Canadian town of Lyton now holds a new record of recording the country’s highest-ever temperature of 49.6 degrees celsius.

The mercury levels came as a shock to the 250 residents – who usually experience temperatures of around 25 degrees at this time of year.

Last week, there were reports roads were melting in America’s northwest, whilst residents in New York City were advised to refrain from using large appliances to preserve power.

Russia and India also face heatwaves

The capital of Russia, Moscow also recorded its highest-ever June temperature of 34.8 degrees, as Siberian farmers rush to save crops and protect wildlife.

In India, the nation’s Meteorological Department also advised that New Dehli and surrounding cities were suffering from “severe extreme heat” with temperatures above 40.

This all comes as scientists point to climate change as a reason why the world is experiencing so many extreme weather events.

Last week, Joe Biden warned that “change is driving the dangerous confluence of extreme heat and prolonged drought”.

He added, “we’re seeing wildfires of greater intensity that move with more speed and last well beyond traditional months, traditional months of the fire season.”