B.C.’s work to make forests more wildfire-proof is slow, careful and years behind
That’s a slow, deliberate process that the province is far behind on Matty Captan shoves the barrel of a propane torch deep ...
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—and How You Can Protect Yourself
The composition of a wildfire can also have an impact on human health. With the California fires engulfing homes and businesses, smoke in the region is likely carrying chemicals released from ...
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Canada invests $72-million in satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires across country
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the money will go to Ontario-based Spire Global Canada, which will develop the satellite constellation called WildFireSat ...
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OroraTech provides thermal sensing for Canadian WildFireSat mission
OroraTech, a specialist in space-based thermal intelligence, will develop the payloads for the constellation of a WildFireSat ...
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Why wildfires are a social problem – and what insurers can do about it
Wildfires have devastating impacts on communities. That’s why more focus must be put on solving and preventing losses before they occur.
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Guest column: Arm Royal Canadian Air Force to fight forest fires
Why is the RCAF not responsible for fighting Canadian forest fires? Those familiar with the RCAF’s current crippling shortfall in trained pilots and aircrew will groan loudly at the suggestion ...
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Canada invests $72 million in satellite constellation to monitor active wildfires
Consisting of seven satellites that will enter orbit in 2029, the WildFireSat program will collect daily data on active ...