Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Report reveals wildfire management factors in Manitoba
In early May 2025, extreme wildfires in Manitoba ravaged some 8,667 square kilometres of land, claiming lives and forcing the evacuation of nearly 1,000 residents.…
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Policy POV: Why Canada is in the hot seat and how to accelerate wildfire prevention and mitigation
By Madison Gaffney, Esq. Canada’s wildfire epidemic is an uphill battle for scientists, firefighters, and policymakers alike. The wildfire epidemic continues to rampage Canada. Black…
Applicants wanted for managing wildfire in a changing climate
The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has announced the launch of the Fighting and Managing Wildfire in a Changing Climate Program — Training Fund (FMWCC). Under…
What a Hot Mess: When record-setting wildfires burn out, the cleanup begins
By Saul Chernos When flames from this year’s record-breaking forest fire season drew perilously close to the outer reaches of Yellowknife, municipal officials knew they…
Projects underway in B.C. to enhance forest health, prevent wildfires
Work is underway to enhance forest resilience to protect against the effects of wildfire and climate change in northern British Columbia. Through a provincial investment…
Massive flooding prompts B.C. to impose state of emergency
More warm weather and more frequent extreme weather events are among the predicted outcomes of climate change due to human-generated fossil fuel emissions. In Canada…
Report Warns Climate Change to Increase Health Costs and Inequities
Governments can save lives and minimize costs by investing proactively in measures that improve people’s health and security in the face of rising climate impacts,…