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 The state of emergency will be in place for 14 days, and may be extended or rescinded as necessary.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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