It explores the many connections between our favourite natural spaces, why they matter to us as humans, and how we have to fight to preserve our beaches and mountains in the face of climate change. Environmental consultant Alan Shapiro suggests climate change is already putting a damper on outdoor pursuits in B.C. (Johanna Wagstaffe/CBC)But according to a 2013 provincial report, sea levels in the region are expected to rise half a metre by 2050 due to climate change which will reshape shorelines and threaten homes. "When we are in nature, we don't necessarily have to pay attention as much to our worries," says Mccunn. We are already seeing the effects of climate change in British Columbia, including more intense wildfires, heat waves and drought.

Source: CBC News August 16, 2021 12:00 UTC