By Michelle Pugle What factors led to the recent fires in Jasper National Park — and how can we be better prepared for future fire…
As the number and intensity of fires increase, the methods used to both prevent and fight them may need to change. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike…
Beyond providing education, universities serve broader societal needs, including through research programs and infrastructure like TRU's Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency. Read more
Long after the flames have gone out, the effects of large, climate-fuelled wildfires endure in Canada's boreal forest, making the ground warmer than normal more…
By Michelle Pugle Dr. Bala Nikku, an associate professor of social work, is no stranger to climate-related disasters like wildfires. His work focuses on disaster…
"Drivers and Impacts of the Record-Breaking 2023 Wildfire Season in Canada," a paper co-authored by wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan, has been chosen by the…
"The public largely believes we can extinguish all the fires all the time, and this is not true," says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read…
Wildfire smoke affects us all, but not always in the same way. To answer some of the most common questions about the impact of wildfire…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan estimated that almost half a million hectares, or nearly 10%, of the land burned in Canada in 2024 was due…
The Weather Network asks wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan about some common misconceptions surrounding wildfires in Canada. Read more
“Many of our communities, including Jasper, are in a flammable landscape, so it was a matter of time,” says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read more
Dr. Lauch Fraser -- core researcher at TRU’s Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency, professor in the department of Natural Resource Science and NSERC Industrial…
New research published by economics Associate Teaching Professor Dr. Meng Sun finds a causal relationship between air pollution and dementia, following a multi-year study. "During…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with Radio NL about where BC stands right now with wildfires. Listen to the interview
Last year was the worst for wildfires on record, and those who study climate change and fires don't expect much relief going forward. "We're seeing more…
TRU, the University of BC Okanagan and the University of Northern BC have partnered with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service to develop…
KAMLOOPS, BC — Thompson Rivers University (TRU), along with two other Interior post-secondary institutions, has partnered with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service…
"With climate change particularly, with increased fire activity expected, the probability of increased landslides is definitely there," says Natural Resource Science Chair Dr. Tom Pypker.…
With climate change predictions going forward, Natural Resource Science Chair Dr. Tom Pypker says increased wildfires will bring higher landslide risks. Read more
The area burned by wildfires in the western US has "increased by a factor of four since the 1970s" and is attributable to human-caused climate…
