Hot weather brings more lightning strikes, which trigger more fires, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read more
The Donnie Creek wildfire is burning over 5,715 square kilometres as of July 2, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. "It's an enormous chunk and…
Wildfires are consuming three times more of the United States and Canada each year than in the 1980s, and studies predict fire and smoke to…
Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of geography and environmental studies, discusses zombie fires, wildfire smoke, air quality and your health. "Wood smoke is one of the most…
The heat wave scorching much of the US, along with dangerously poor air quality from wildfire smoke, is giving Americans a preview of the compound climate disasters that…
The seasonal forecast for the rest of the summer in Canada “is for hot and mostly dry” and that’s not good for dousing fires, says…
Fires worldwide are becoming exponentially larger and more destructive. “Some people like to say this is the new normal. “Some people like to say this…
A Reuters survey of all 13 provinces and territories showed Canada employs around 5,500 wildland firefighters, not including the remote Yukon territory. That's roughly 2,500…
Canada’s 2023 wildfire season breached an all-time record after raging fires torched more than 75,000 square kilometres of land, an area the size of Panama.…
Faculty of Law's Matt Malone says Export Development Canada’s reports to Parliament show the agency fully releases records in response to a request about 3 percent…
Climate change and human meddling in the landscape have combined to make wildfires bigger and more intense. The number of fires in Canada is only…
The Conversation Canada article by TRU Intercultural Co-ordinator Amie McLean Details are still emerging about the recent collision between a bus carrying seniors and a semi-truck in Manitoba.…
The deep-sea tourism industry is growing—and unregulated. Adventure Studies faculty member Jon Heshka provides insight. Read more
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses wildfire behaviour and activity on the Get FireSmart podcast. Episode 27 (June 22).
A growing source of pollution — wildfire smoke — jeopardizes much of the significant strides made by the US in the twentieth century to combat its…
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan says the recent precipitation allows crews to focus on existing fires, but it may only take a week for conditions…
Adventure Studies faculty member Jerry Isaak speaks with 630 CHED about the missing Titanic submersible, and why people are drawn to high-risk tourism activities. Interview -…
Dr. John Church, BC Regional Innovation Chair in Cattle Industry Sustainability, speaks with Radio NL about his research to find a more heat-resilient cow in…
Intercultural Co-ordinator Amie McLean says the deadly crash in Manitoba raises questions and highlights safety concerns about highways and the trucking industry. Read more
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says a federal service to combat forest fires would mitigate some of the problems that arise when sharing resources between…
