Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says dry fuels can be found reaching a metre to a metre and a half in depth below the surface,…
Thompson Rivers University's (TRU) energy management system has achieved a leading international standard, the ISO 50001. TRU has successfully developed an energy management system that…
Trees have been cut to create fire guards in Banff, the country’s most popular national park. After its warmest winter in history, Canada braces for…
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says he's never seen an outbreak of zombie fires like this one. "This year, it's extremely significant. British Columbia has…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says historic wildfire scars have less fuels available, meaning fires will burn less intensely and can be used as a…
Carpooling, recycling, composting — many environmental efforts are straightforward, obvious and relatively easy to practice. Some environmental issues, however, are more contentious, with unclear solutions.…
Nature Conservancy of Canada BC Program Director and TRU alum Richard Klafki discusses a new conservation area north of Cranbrook, in the Skookumchuck Prairie area,…
Some of the fires, like the two largest ones last year in the northern reaches of Quebec and BC, cannot be fought by any means.…
"Planting drought-resistant plants is paramount in reserving water," says Arts faculty member Dr. Darryl Carlyle-Moses. "Water the soil, not the leaves of plants or trees." Read…
TRU Giving and the Sustainability Office have partnered to present Hero for Zero, an event which includes a screening of the wildfire resilience documentary, The…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan was one of two presenters who recently spoke on the future of wildfires in BC during the Southern Interior Local…
The sustainability office has added hardware to its trophy case after winning the 2024 gold Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff from the Colleges and…
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) proudly announces its 2024 Awards of Excellence recipients, spotlighting innovation and exceptional performance. This year, TRU’s Sustainability Office team is…
KAMLOOPS – Known for its sustainable practices and initiatives, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) has won a national award recognizing its engagement in and commitment to…
Alum and Edison Motors co-founder Chace Barber raised concerns earlier this month about how BC's clean energy grants were given out, leading to a Bill…
"It is extremely unlikely that the 2024 fire season will be as extreme as 2023, as 2023 was a record-smashing year," says wildfire expert Dr.…
Often illegally dumped in water bodies, goldfish compete with native species for food and space, and carry parasites and diseases that can spread to other…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with Radio NL about BC's 2024 wildfire season. Listen to the interview.
Voices from across BC's Interior will be heard at an upcoming exhibit that will showcase an inspiring collection of narratives from people across the region. The…
TRU Williams Lake Regenerative Agriculture student Lucia Johnston hopes to help increase awareness of the benefits of properly managed landscapes and the importance of agriculture…
