La Presse | Fires near Los Angeles: Why are they so devastating? January 10, 2025
Why did the Los Angeles fires spread so quickly? Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Story in French. Read more
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CFJC Today | TRU wildfire researcher identifies similar factors between Los Angeles fires and past B.C. wildfires of note January 10, 2025
Like all the notable fires B.C. has dealt with since 2017, wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says the Los Angeles fires have three factors at…
Castanet | Wildfire expert says B.C. could learn lessons from deadly blazes raging in Southern California January 9, 2025
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses the similar conditions fuelling extreme fires in southern California and BC. “I’d say in some ways we have it…
The Edmonton Journal | Why Alberta and B.C. are still grappling with the threat of winter 'zombie' wildfires | January 8, 2025
In the first part of the 2024 fire season, most of the first 500,000 hectares burned were the result of fires that started in the…
Maclean's | Ten climate predictions for 2025 January 7, 2025
In Kamloops, where almost 700,000 acres burn annually, TRU is stepping up with with a solution - North America’s first wildfire management program, launching Sept.…
Research fellow program reduces carbon footprints December 18, 2024
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…
Fraser Valley Current | Scientists say some wildfires shouldn't be put out. The weather is making that more difficult. December 12, 2024
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…
CFJC Today | TRU professor receives $100,000 grant for research into parks and climate resilience December 11, 2024
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…
Visiting Sri Lankan scholar collaborates on disaster resilience project December 5, 2024
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…
Alum rekindles a cultural connection to fire December 2, 2024
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…
Castanet | TRU solar panel project to see 540 solar panels installed by March 2025 November 15, 2024
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…
Castanet | TRU recognized for sustainability efforts by Princeton Review, Energy Manager Canada November 4, 2024
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…
Recognitions for TRU sustainability initiatives continue to grow November 4, 2024
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…
Energy Manager Canada | Meet the Honorees of Energy Manager Canada’s 2024 EM Honours Awards Program October 31, 2024
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…
Mornings with Simi (CKNW) | Why are giant goldfish invading local waterways? October 25, 2024
Science faculty member Brian Heise discusses why goldfish shouldn't be released into the wild. Listen to the interview
CFJC Today | TRU approved to install 1,000 solar panels as part of zero-carbon goal October 21, 2024
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…
TRU to generate clean energy with 1,000 solar panels October 21, 2024
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…
Nature | Drivers and Impacts of the Record-Breaking 2023 Wildfire Season in Canada September 18, 2024
"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…
Genome British Columbia | Soothsaying with soil: Genomics and innovative land reclamation research at the Mount Milligan Mine September 11, 2024
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…
Education News Canada | TRU number one in energy impacts in international sustainability index September 11, 2024
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…
