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Joining forces: How collaboration can help tackle Canada’s escalating wildfire threat

Effective collaboration may be a key to minimizing impacts of the growing wildfire season in Canada. Working together with various emergency response teams is critical to the success of its management.
Posted On 23 Jul 2023
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Wildfire evacuations: How our diverse experiences can strengthen disaster response

Wildfire affects us all. Differently. This is the central message from research about the social dimensions of climate hazards.
Posted On 21 Jul 2023
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‘Zombie fires’ are occurring more frequently in boreal forests

“Zombie fires” are fires that ignite in one fire season, smoulder through the winter months and re-emerge early in the spring.
Posted On 13 Jul 2023
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Climate  Change – A Clear and Present Danger

Climate change will increasingly exacerbate security risks as geopolitical tensions mount over rising threats to the environment.
Posted On 14 Jun 2023
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What Will Happen if We Lose the Amazon

The Amazon is an ecological, social and economic treasure and one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Here are some consequences of destroying the Amazon rainforest.
Posted On 05 Jun 2023
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The future is uncertain for our last old-growth boreal forests

Old-growth forests, a rule ignored in favour of the exception
Posted On 25 May 2023
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Climate crisis: a dangerous and intentional delay in political action

Media have reported in recent weeks on the release of the IPCC's most recent summary report – a final warning report. The authors could not be clearer on the state of the climate.
Posted On 10 May 2023
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How Can the West Coast Prepare for Worsening Droughts

The drought that began over two decades ago shows no signs of lessening. The region may plunge into a perpetual dry season.
Posted On 27 Mar 2023