The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also notes that "individuals living in areas of lower socioeconomic status and outdoor workers" are among those who may be at increased risk of experiencing health effects from exposure to wildfire smoke. Potential effects of breathing in smoke...
Michael Norton, director general of the Canadian Forest Service with Natural Resources Canada, said the federal government is working on preventative measures through programs like the Wildfire Resilient Futures Initiative, which is investing $285 million...
Experts Want to Bring Successful U.S. Wildfire Prevention Program to Canada: Canada Looks to U.S. for Wildfire PreventionEDMONTON - Experts are looking south of the border for ideas on how to better protect...Cotter, John
"We attribute that to fire prevention, and fire managers getting the message out there and also when they put in place burn bans," said Chelene Hanes, a wildfire research scientist with Natural Resources Canada based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont....
Chad Morrison with AB Wildfire, manager of wildfire prevention, said the blaze grew rapidly, fueled by gusting winds, and he expected the fire to continue to grow Thursday because of dry conditions but it will be away from the community. ...
FireSmart Canada Says Ottawa Turns Down Funding Request for Wildfire PreventionFireSmart Canada Says Ottawa Turns Down Funding Request for Wildfire PreventionOttawa turns down FireSmart funding request--EDMONTON - The federal government has turned down a...Cotter...
NOTE: Wildfire Smoke - Exposure to wild fire smole and particle air pollution can irritate the lungs, cause inflammation, and alter immune function. MicrobeTV - The amazing host of MicrobeTV - MicrobeTV is an independent podcast network for people who are interested in the life sciences. Our...
Injury prevention The awareness that heat stress is completely preventable is important to remember. “Start the workday with a ‘safe work plan’ that considers the impacts of heat, or the potential impacts of heat,” said Suzana Prpic, senior manager of prevention field services at WorkSafeBC...
NOTE: Wildfire Smoke - Exposure to wild fire smole and particle air pollution can irritate the lungs, cause inflammation, and alter immune function. MicrobeTV - The amazing host of MicrobeTV - MicrobeTV is an independent podcast network for people who are interested in the life sciences. Our...