Michael Flannigan (Renewable Resources) comments on a recent study on the frequency of severe wildfires in Canada.
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A study finds worsening wildfires and flooding part of ‘new reality’ driven by climate change
A study led by former U of A professor Michael Flannigan with postdoctoral fellow Sean Coogan (Renewable Resources) and Natural Resources Canada found that eight of the worst wildfire weather years the world has ever recorded happened in the past decade.
The Canadian town of Tiny has the world’s purest water. A gravel mining operation could ruin it
William Shotyk (Renewable Resources) discusses the pristine water found in Tiny, Ontario.
Eight worst wildfire weather years on record happened in the last decade: study
Lower humidity and higher temperatures are driving extreme weather that makes wildfires more frequent and intense, says expert Michael Flannigan (Renewable Resources).
Schulich Leaders aim to put their love of technology to work solving problems and helping others
Six exceptional students beginning STEM studies at the U of A this year have received a financial boost to help them realize their educational and entrepreneurial dreams.
Protein variant prevents transmission of chronic wasting disease in white-tailed deer
Discovery by U of A researchers including Debbie McKenzie (Science) and Judd Aiken (Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science) may reduce spread of the highly contagious and fatal neurological disease.
(Genetic) resistance is futile for new clubroot pathotypes
Keisha Hollman (Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science) led a study for her master’s degree looking at new clubroot pathotypes that are emerging in canola fields across the Prairies.
Biochar boosts carbon storage in Sturgeon, study finds
The study, led by Scott Chang (Renewable Resources), aimed to find the best ways for farmers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon storage from agriculture.
U of A study maps uncharted territory for cavity-nesting owls in Boreal Forest
Zoltán Domahidi (Renewable Resources) is interviewed about his research, which looked at the habits of cavity-nesting owl species of Northern Saw-Whet owl and Boreal Owl.
How Often Should You Wash Your Jeans? Experts Weigh In
Microbiologists say not washing your denim doesn’t pose any health risks. In fact, a study done at the University of Alberta proved that even after wearing jeans for 15 months straight without washing, the bacteria count was surprisingly low.