Castanet | Research addresses real-world challenges, improves peoples’ lives November 13, 2024
"Research, when you strip away the academic uniform, is about asking how we can make things better. At TRU, it’s not just a pursuit of…
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House of Commons hears from Dr. Mike Flannigan on Jasper fires October 30, 2024
By Michelle Pugle What factors led to the recent fires in Jasper National Park — and how can we be better prepared for future fire…
Wildfire
The Inquiry | How can Canada fight its wildfires? October 28, 2024
As the number and intensity of fires increase, the methods used to both prevent and fight them may need to change. Wildfire expert Dr. Mike…
Wildfire
The Hill Times | Without the necessary resources, it becomes harder for universities to stay competitive on the global stage October 11, 2024
Beyond providing education, universities serve broader societal needs, including through research programs and infrastructure like TRU's Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency. Read more
Wildfire
CBC News | Large wildfires can create decade-long heat island in the wild September 26, 2024
Long after the flames have gone out, the effects of large, climate-fuelled wildfires endure in Canada's boreal forest, making the ground warmer than normal more…
Faculty and staff, Faculty of Education and Social Work, Featured, Wildfire
Building a disaster-resilient future September 19, 2024
By Michelle Pugle Dr. Bala Nikku, an associate professor of social work, is no stranger to climate-related disasters like wildfires. His work focuses on disaster…
Wildfire
Nature | Drivers and Impacts of the Record-Breaking 2023 Wildfire Season in Canada September 18, 2024
"Drivers and Impacts of the Record-Breaking 2023 Wildfire Season in Canada," a paper co-authored by wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan, has been chosen by the…
Wildfire
Axios | "Climate whiplash" helps fuel extreme Western wildfires September 13, 2024
"The public largely believes we can extinguish all the fires all the time, and this is not true," says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read…
Faculty of Science, Featured, Wildfire
Five wildfire smoke FAQs September 12, 2024
Wildfire smoke affects us all, but not always in the same way. To answer some of the most common questions about the impact of wildfire…
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Reuters | Canada's wildfire season ranks among worst but less severe than feared September 12, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan estimated that almost half a million hectares, or nearly 10%, of the land burned in Canada in 2024 was due…
Wildfire
The Weather Network | Confirming truths and busting myths on wildfire-climate change connection September 9, 2024
The Weather Network asks wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan about some common misconceptions surrounding wildfires in Canada. Read more
Quesnel Cariboo Observer | Hometown Hero: Fighting fires and finding artifacts September 5, 2024
Kirby Booker, alum and Quesnel's fire inspection and prevention officer, has worked across BC fighting fires and also worked on archeological sites. Booker was one…
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The Jasper Fitzhugh | 'It was a matter of time': Wildfire expert breaks down how Jasper became a tinderbox September 3, 2024
“Many of our communities, including Jasper, are in a flammable landscape, so it was a matter of time,” says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Read more
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CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU drones to replant forests August 26, 2024
Dr. Lauch Fraser -- core researcher at TRU’s Institute for Wildfire Science, Adaptation and Resiliency, professor in the department of Natural Resource Science and NSERC Industrial…
Wildfire
CFJC Today | New study published by TRU professor finds causal link between pollution and dementia August 23, 2024
New research published by economics Associate Teaching Professor Dr. Meng Sun finds a causal relationship between air pollution and dementia, following a multi-year study. "During…
Wildfire
Radio NL | Update on wildfire activity in BC August 22, 2024
Wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan speaks with Radio NL about where BC stands right now with wildfires. Listen to the interview
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CBC News | Climate change is pushing wildfires closer to urban areas. Firefighters say they're not prepared August 22, 2024
Last year was the worst for wildfires on record, and those who study climate change and fires don't expect much relief going forward. "We're seeing more…
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Education News Canada | Research partnership develops improved wildfire management and emergency preparedness August 16, 2024
TRU, the University of BC Okanagan and the University of Northern BC have partnered with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service to develop…
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Partnership develops improved wildfire management August 15, 2024
KAMLOOPS, BC — Thompson Rivers University (TRU), along with two other Interior post-secondary institutions, has partnered with the City of Kamloops and BC Wildfire Service…
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Radio NL | Increasing landslide risk August 13, 2024
"With climate change particularly, with increased fire activity expected, the probability of increased landslides is definitely there," says Natural Resource Science Chair Dr. Tom Pypker.…
