BBC News | Devastating wildfires spur new detection systems August 4, 2023
Of all the breakthrough technologies in the past half-century that have contributed to detecting wildfires, Dr. Mike Flannigan, wildfire researcher at TRU, points to a…
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Le Monde | Canada's record-breaking fire season burns on August 4, 2023
With more than 13 million hectares (an area the size of Greece) burning since the start of the year, Canada's wildfires show no sign of…
CBC News | BC's wildfire season August 2, 2023
Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of environmental studies, speaks with CBC News about the fire situation in BC. Listen to the interview - parts 1 and 2.
CBC Calgary | As unprecedented fire year rages on, experts warn of longer, more destructive seasons August 1, 2023
Wildfires around the world are part of a new climate reality. "People in California don't use the term fire season anymore, they call it 'fire…
Research, advocacy, leadership: An exciting career in veterinary medicine August 1, 2023
As a reluctant 17-year-old post-secondary student, Teresa McKernan (AHT ’86) didn’t picture herself pushing boundaries in veterinary medicine, but that’s exactly what she’s done over…
CBC Radio | Safety of firefighters on the front lines July 31, 2023
"Fire management personnel are professional and well-trained, we just need more of them," says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Interview begins at 6:06:00.
The National | Another young firefighter killed battling BC wildfires July 31, 2023
"This is not a normal year - this is an extreme year. And things may continue to be extreme," says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Watch…
CBC Radio | July set to become the hottest month on record July 27, 2023
Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of geography and environmental studies, speaks with Michelle Eliot, host of BC Today, about the summer's record-breaking heat and what this…
BMO Sustainability Leaders podcast | The Canadian wildfires are still burning: Experts explain July 26, 2023
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with George Sutherland - Senior Advisor with the BMO Climate Institute - about the impact wildfire events are having…
Maine Public | An expert explains how climate change is worsening wildfires in North America July 24, 2023
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan discusses the growing danger of wildfires in Canada and the US from human-caused climate change. Read more
Reuters | Canadian wildfires burning land at record pace July 24, 2023
A Reuters survey showed that Canada (not including Yukon) employs around 5,500 wildland firefighters. That's roughly 2,500 firefighters short of what is needed, said wildfire…
The New York Times | How to fight Canada’s wildfires in the era of climate change July 21, 2023
Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season has made it clear that traditional firefighting methods are no longer enough, experts in wildfires and forests say. “We’ve been too…
CBC Kamloops | BC drought forecast July 20, 2023
Dr. Tom Pypker - associate professor in the Faculty of Science - speaks with Daybreak Kamloops about drought conditions across the province. Interview begins at…
CBC Kamloops | Heat-resistant cattle July 20, 2023
Researcher Dr. John Church speaks with Daybreak Kamloops about his work breeding cattle that can thrive in extreme heat and cold, calling them "the climate…
Axios | Canada wildfires devour land, vault CO2 emissions higher July 19, 2023
Much as is the case in the U.S., wildfires in parts of Canada have burned larger areas over time. Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan provides…
Radio NL | BC Coroners issue safety alert over wildfire smoke after nine-year-old’s death July 19, 2023
The BC Coroners Service has issued a public safety bulletin about wildfire smoke as it confirmed a nine-year-old boy died from a medical condition aggravated…
The New York Times | How Canada’s record wildfires got so bad, so fast July 19, 2023
Quieter wildfire years, like last year, are still possible, says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan, but a warmer world makes large, explosive wildfires more likely…
CBC BC | Smoke particles can change DNA, cause cancer, says B.C. scientist of wildfire health risk July 18, 2023
Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of environmental studies, discusses the health impacts of wildfire smoke that is blanketing spans of BC. Read more
The Times Colonist | 2023 has become B.C.'s worst ever wildfire season July 18, 2023
The 2023 wildfire season in BC has overtaken all others to become the worst on record, according to data from the BC Wildfire Service. “Extreme…
CBC Radio | Reporting air quality levels July 17, 2023
Dr. Michael Mehta, professor of geography and environmental studies, says the province needs to do better when it comes to reporting air quality levels, saying…
