While Canada has a system in place to get aircraft and other firefighting resources to areas in need, the centre tasked with co-ordinating those requests…
High temperatures, a dry climate and high winds created the perfect conditions for fire in Lytton in 2021. "Fire is opportunistic, it's probing, it's searching…
As climate change intensifies, the need to address the risks and threats from wildfires is urgent. TRU understands this urgency and has prioritized research in…
Across Canada, academic researchers are working on practical solutions to reduce global warming and build resilient communities. Dr. Mike Flannigan, BC's first fire science research…
Recognized nationally and internationally for its sustainability initiatives and achievements, TRU invites the campus and local communities to a conversation on sustainability and resilience. "A…
KAMLOOPS – Recognized nationally and internationally for its sustainability initiatives and achievements, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the campus and local communities to a conversation…
As the world's top greenhouse gas emitters, China and the US will play a pivotal role in securing consensus at the 2023 United Nations Climate…
Dr. George Johnson, Arts faculty member and Radio NL's Citizen of the Week, has been recognized by TD Bank for his commitment to environmental sustainability.…
Saaransh Bhardwaj embarked on his master’s studies at TRU with an undergraduate degree in geography and a plan to pursue a career in sustainability. By…
TRU has joined a newly formed climate-resiliency alliance, with the goal of making one of the largest power grids in North America more resilient to…
Bob Gaglardi School of Business and Economics faculty member Dr. Joel Wood provides insight on what the federal carbon tax decisions mean for BC. Read more
Environmental economist Dr. Joel Wood says the temporary exemption of home heating oil from the federal carbon tax likely won’t make a difference for central…
Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of geography and environmental studies, is giving away HEPA air filtration units to help ensure those in need have clean, safe…
Arts faculty member George Johnson spoke with Jeff and Bill of Radio NL about English words that are more difficult to pronounce, like Worcestershire, and…
There are experts who say the primary tool for measuring air quality in Canada, the Air Quality Health Index, fails to capture the true danger…
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) student Kelly Davison spent her childhood feeling “less than.” Living in foster care for several years, she says her foster mother…
While polar bears tend to avoid humans and stick to cold climates, advocating for them has taken TRU alum Alysa McCall (BSc Hons ’10) from…
TRU's sustainability office has received a donation of air purifiers and filters valued over $10,000 to donate to at-risk groups impacted by wildfire smoke. “HEPA…
This year's drought has impacted many, including bears struggling to find enough food before they hibernate. Olivier Jumeau, a Master of Science in Environmental Science…
KAMLOOPS– Wildfire activity in British Columbia — and the smoke it generates — has put the health and well- being of millions of people at…
