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Ryan Ness


Canada can’t afford to fall behind in climate-proofing infrastructure

Preparing for rising heat and heavy rainfall could save governments up to $9-billion in infrastructure costs each year.

opinion | BY RYAN NESS, PETER WELTMAN | June 1, 2026

National-interest infrastructure needs to be climate proof

opinion | BY DAVE SAWYER, RYAN NESS | August 20, 2025

From Los Angeles to Jasper: how we can better prepare for wildfires

Fragmented approaches and inadequate preparation leave communities exposed.

opinion | BY RICARDO PELAI, RYAN NESS | January 22, 2025

Time to stop building infrastructure for yesterday’s climate

Climate change impacts have a high price tag. The Canadian Climate Institute has estimated that key climate change impacts are already costing households in Canada roughly $720 per year.

opinion | BY RYAN NESS | April 8, 2024

How will we respond to the clear threat to Canada’s infrastructure?

opinion | BY RYAN NESS | April 6, 2022