By Élise Fenwick Net-Zero emissions by 2050; this is Canada’s lofty, yet necessary goal to help keep the world safe for future generations. A few…
Wildfire experts question how effective fuel-reduction efforts can be in reducing fire danger, given the role of severe weather. Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Read…
Dr. Courtney Mason, professor and Canada Research Chair in Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Communities, and a team of researchers will explore the role of parks…
As the world faces increasingly devastating impacts of climate change like flooding, drought and wildfires, what can be learned about disaster resilience from the practices…
By Brandi Thring Wildfire researcher Alexis Stowards (BNRS Hons ’24) spent nearly a decade fighting wildfires, witnessing firsthand the immense power of fire and its…
Five hundred and forty solar panels are expected to be up and running by March of next year, providing more clean energy to help power…
TRU’s sustainability efforts are gaining attention once more, receiving fresh accolades from The Princeton Review and Energy Manager Canada in acknowledgment of the university's environmental…
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) continues to build recognition for its leadership in sustainability initiatives. TRU was recently named to the Princeton Review’s Green…
TRU's energy management team was given an honourable mention for Energy Manager of the Year by Energy Manager (EM) Canada. The 2024 EM Honours awards…
Science faculty member Brian Heise discusses why goldfish shouldn't be released into the wild. Listen to the interview
TRU is among the first university in B.C. to receive approval from BC Hydro to install more than 1,000 solar panels across campus over the…
KAMLOOPS — Thompson Rivers University’s (TRU’s) skyline is about to get brighter —and greener. The university is among the first in B.C. to receive approval…
"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…
With co-funding from the Centerra Gold Inc’s Mount Milligan Mine and Genome British Columbia, researchers from TRU - including Professor of Biological Sciences Dr. Jonathan…
TRU is being recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index. As it did in 2023, TRU scored first place again this…
“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
Low-Carbon District Energy System set to reduce the university's greenhouse gas emissions by 95 per cent, equivalent to about 3,300 tons of carbon dioxide, says…
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…
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…
"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.…
