Mike Flannigan (Renewable Resources) discusses why Alberta’s wildfire situation was different this year compared with its neighbours.
Tag: heat wave
Sask. should expect more fire activity in the future: expert
Mike Flannigan (Renewable Resources) comments on the increase in Saskatchewan’s forest fires this year, noting that if fire becomes too frequent in an area, it could disrupt natural cycles and put forests at risk.
Lightning frequency is creating a new reality of wildfires in North America
Mike Flannigan (Renewable Resources) says more frequent lightning is contributing to an increase in wildfires.
US heatwave: Could US and Canada see the worst wildfires yet?
After record temperatures, western parts of the US and Canada are bracing themselves for the annual wildfire season. There are warnings that this season could be another highly destructive one, so we’ve looked at why that might be. Mike Flannigan (Renewable Resources) explains.
How does Alberta’s wildfire season so far compare to previous year?
Jen Beverly (Renewable Resources) discusses Alberta’s current wildfire season, how it compares with previous years and how it is being affected by an extended heat wave.
Land affected by wildfires in N.W.T. has almost doubled since last week
Mike Flannigan (Renewable Resources) provides insight into the increase of land affected by wildfires in the Northwest Territories.
Canadian and U.S. officials brace for wildfires as heatwave continues
Mike Flannigan (Renewable Resources) says “All the ingredients are there. It’s a powder keg just looking for a spark,” as heat waves continues across the U.S. and Canada.
Extremely Dry U.S. West Is Ripe for Wildfires
Mike Flannigan (Renewable Resources) comments on increased wildfire risks in Canada and the US.
‘Extremely extreme:’ High temps push western wildfire risk into uncharted territory
Mike Flannigan (Renewable Resources) discusses the increased risk of wildfires as a result of high summer temperatures.