The New York Times | Fires are the sum of our choices February 16, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says it’s mainly fire weather that varies much year to year, or even decade to decade — and helps explain…
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Canada's National Observer | Government should prep for fires given low snowpack February 14, 2024
Ten other experts join wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan in concluding that so far in the 21st century, BC is falling well short of receiving…
AFP Fact Check | Misleading claims spread on 2023 Canadian wildfires after charges filed February 2, 2024
Individuals in Quebec and Nova Scotia have been charged with starting fires during Canada's 2023 wildfire season, but social media posts are misleadingly claiming the…
Expedition to the Arctic January 29, 2024
By Brandi Thring Polar microbiologist and researcher Madison Ellis (BSc ’18) is one of TRU’s seriously amazing alumni. She recently shared a snippet of her…
The Wren | Q&A: What does the ongoing drought mean for Kamloops? January 23, 2024
The Wren speaks with Dr. Tom Pypker, natural resource science department chair, to learn about Kamloops’ drought and what residents can do about it. Read more
Sun Peaks Independent News | Managing avalanche risk in Sun Peaks January 18, 2024
Former Adventure Studies faculty member Brad Harrison and current student Madison Adams focus on practising avalanche safety skills and managing avalanche risk at Sun Peaks. Read…
Radio NL | BC wildfires still burning January 16, 2024
Over 100 BC wildfires, which first started last summer (2023), are still burning. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan provides insight. Listen to interview
The National Post | Is Canada's fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires? December 22, 2023
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…
Archival Ecologies | In the burn zone December 20, 2023
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…
Research Infosource | Canada's innovation community continues to be at the forefront of research and discovery December 19, 2023
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…
Research Infosource | Focus on climate change research in action December 14, 2023
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…
Education News Canada | Sustainability conference focuses on solving community-based issues December 6, 2023
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…
Sustainability conference aims for solutions December 5, 2023
KAMLOOPS – Recognized nationally and internationally for its sustainability initiatives and achievements, Thompson Rivers University (TRU) invites the campus and local communities to a conversation…
The Interpreter | COP28: A better climate for US-China relations? December 1, 2023
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…
Radio NL | George Johnson recognized November 27, 2023
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.…
Seeking opportunities gets TRU Gaglardi alum his dream job November 14, 2023
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…
Castanet | TRU joins international group to improve western power grid resilience to extreme weather, wildfire November 7, 2023
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…
CFJC Today | What federal carbon tax decisions mean for BC November 7, 2023
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
CFJC Today | Concerns around potential for further carbon tax exemptions undermining climate policy November 6, 2023
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…
CFJC Today | Thompson Rivers University professor giving away HEPA air filtration units to non-profit organizations November 1, 2023
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…
