Wildfires are burning in the Northwest Territories and the Okanagan. UBC experts are available to comment.
Aug 18, 2023
UBC experts are available to comment on wildfires, drought, heat and associated issues.
Jul 14, 2023
UBC experts are available to comment on wildfires, heat and associated issues.
Jul 6, 2023
Dr. Rachel White, an assistant professor in the department of earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences, discusses the forecast for the summer, the difficulty of predicting extreme weather events, and how climate change is affecting our seasons.
Jun 14, 2023
UBC experts are available to comment on wildfires and associated issues.
Jun 2, 2023
Experts from the faculty of forestry suggest practical measures for individuals and communities to protect their homes and surroundings from the B.C. wildfire risk, while calling for broader-scale solutions for managing wildfires.
May 24, 2023
In this Q&A, UBC forestry experts address how families and communities can prepare for more extreme wildfire seasons.
Jun 23, 2022
UBC experts are available to comment on heat, wildfires and associated issues.
Jul 29, 2021
Smoke from wildfires in the United States has started affecting air quality in southern B.C.
Sep 9, 2020
Rising temperatures have increased the risk of wildfires across B.C.
Aug 18, 2020
Nearly 100 wildfires are burning across B.C. following the recent wave of hot and dry weather. With the COVID-19 pandemic still upon us and primarily affecting people’s respiratory tracts, minimizing accidental wildfires is critical. We asked UBC faculty of forestry wildfire expert Lori Daniels what can be done.
Aug 11, 2020
UBC experts are available to discuss the wildfires in B.C. and associated health risks.
May 30, 2019
B.C. declared a state of emergency Wednesday due to the ongoing wildfire situation. The state of emergency will be in place for 14 days, and may be extended or rescinded as necessary. UBC experts are available to discuss the wildfire situation in B.C., associated poor air quality and health risks.
Aug 15, 2018
Researchers at the University of British Columbia are using drones to survey the aftermath of the 2017 wildfires in B.C.
Dec 15, 2017
Nearly 40,000 British Columbians have been displaced due to wildfires in B.C. In this Q&A, a UBC professor discusses the psychological impact of wildfires.
Jul 18, 2017
UBC experts are available to comment on issues related to forest fires, droughts, heat waves, smoke and air quality issues.
May 2, 2016
As forest fires spread across B.C., Canada and parts of the U.S., UBC experts are available to comment.
Jul 15, 2014
Lori Daniels explains how forest fires can contribute to landscape diversity.
Jul 29, 2013
An app that prevents forest fires by identifying hazardous areas and that was developed by researchers at the University of British Columbia is getting tested in the BC Okanagan this summer.
Jul 30, 2012
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