The Telegram | The science and tactics of the fight to keep Nova Scotia from burning June 1, 2023
While there's been a lot of discussion around whether Nova Scotia needs its own water bombers to add to its current fleet of helicopters, they’re…
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CBC News | 'Unprecedented' start to wildfire season destroyed almost 3 million hectares of forest: Blair June 1, 2023
An "unprecedented" start to the wildfire season in Canada has led to serious wildfires spreading destruction and forcing evacuations across seven provinces and one territory.…
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Professorship boosts microbiologist’s research May 31, 2023
A TRU faculty member’s research into breaking down toxic ‘forever chemicals’ is getting support that allows him to expand his work. Dr. Jonathan Van Hamme,…
The Daily Courier | Local land trust works largely behind the scenes May 30, 2023
Efforts of the Central Okanagan Land Trust in removing invasive plants are helped by their partnership with TRU, where adjunct faculty member Dr. Catherine Tarasoff…
Al Jazeera | Wildfire forces thousands of people to evacuate in eastern Canada May 30, 2023
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says that while wildfires are common in Canada during the spring season, “this year has been very active.” Read more
The Toronto Star | Wildfires like the one near Halifax are monsters. Does Canada have the firefighters we’ll need to battle more of them? May 30, 2023
Preparing for the battle — and allotting resources — is the trickiest part of the wildfire challenge for governments. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan provides…
Sun Peaks Independent News | Getting the scoop on Sun Peaks bear poop May 26, 2023
Olivier Jumeau, a recent graduate from the geography department, is researching the diet of back bears living in Sun Peaks. "Scat analysis is a really…
CBC News | There are fewer wildfires in Canada but they are more powerful May 26, 2023
The area burned annually by wildland fires has more than doubled since the 1970s, according to a recent federal report. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan…
CBC Kamloops | Botanist Lyn Baldwin May 26, 2023
Botanist Dr. Lyn Baldwin speaks with Daybreak Kamloops about the grasslands around Kamloops and her new botanical memoir, Drawing Botany Home: A Rooted Life. Interview…
The Wren | Early detection is vital in preparing for wildfire season, Kamloops fire expert says May 25, 2023
Early detection of fires, up to 10 days out, is vital because provincial agencies largely depend on the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre to coordinate…
The Province | Boots on the ground, eyes in the sky: satellites increasingly used to fight wildfires May 25, 2023
Data from a growing number of satellites is "being adopted more and more" to help fight wildfires, says wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read more
The Big Story | How do we fight the bigger, hotter wildfires of the future? May 25, 2023
This Canadian wildfire season has been historic, and a changing climate means that future years could be even worse. Jordan Heath-Rawlings, host of The Big Story…
BBC News | Alberta, Canada, wildfires show no sign of slowing, experts say May 24, 2023
"As our climate warms, we can expect to see more fire, more smoke," wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Fkannigan tells BBC News. Read more
Castanet Kamloops | TRU wildfire expert says quick start to fire season will likely mean more blazes this summer May 24, 2023
Dr. Mike Flannigan, BC Innovation Research Chair in Predictive Services, Emergency Management and Fire Science, says wildfire activity in BC is abnormally active for May. Read…
CBC News | If we're going to tackle worsening wildfires, we need to think differently, say those who know May 19, 2023
As wildfires grow more powerful, Dr. Mike Flannigan and other experts are calling on all levels of government to be more proactive. Read more
The Tyee | As Alberta burns, politicians ‘dare not speak’ of climate change May 18, 2023
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan is certain there's a connection between wildfires and human-caused climate change not only in Alberta, but also Canada and the…
CBC BC | BC Lions move training indoors due to smoky skies — and so should you, says an air quality expert May 18, 2023
Environmental studies faculty member Dr. Michael Mehta is astonished to see people in Kamloops engaging in outdoor activities, despite the city being blanketed in wildfire…
The Washington Post | Experts see climate change fingerprint in worsening heat waves and fires May 18, 2023
As heat-driven fires continue to become real-world disasters, there is more evidence pointing to the fuel behind them. “In Canada, fire area burned has doubled…
The Toronto Star | Canada’s wildfires are getting worse. Here are some of the long-term effects they’re having May 17, 2023
Fire seasons are starting sooner, lasting longer and the overall area burned is steadily increasing. “What we’ve seen in British Columbia since 2017, I wasn’t…
CBC Edmonton | Shifting winds threaten to fan the flames of Alberta wildfires May 16, 2023
Wildfire researcher Dr. Mike Flannigan says shifting winds in Alberta can lead to rapid wildfire growth. "When the wind changes direction, the direction of the…
