Public Health monitors health risks and local impacts of climate change. We take part in activities to slow climate change and help people adapt.
What can you do?
You can take action to protect your health from climate change. Take practical steps to reduce your risk of climate‑related health impacts (Health Canada).
- Stay cool during heat waves.
- Improve indoor air quality during wildfire smoke events.
- Prepare for flooding and emergencies.
You can also take actions that help slow climate change (Health Canada).
- Transition to renewable energy at home where possible.
- Choose active or public transportation.
- Eat less meat.
Learn about preparing for extreme heat, heavy rain, flooding, wildfire smoke, and more in our report Assessing Health Impacts and Planning Adaptations Together.
With climate change, health threats are increasing, including
- extreme heat
- heavy rain, flooding
- wildfire, smoke and poor air quality
- skin cancer risk
- Lyme disease
- food poisoning
- water quality
- mental health impacts
- economic impacts
To speak to a health promoter about climate change, please contact us.
This page was last updated July 9, 2026