Wildfires in Hawaii have devastated the island of Maui. Canada continues to experience its worst ever wildfire season, with more than 1,000 active fires. Brian Lattimer, Director of Virginia Tech’s Extreme Environments and Materials Lab, explains what the Maui and Canadian wildfires have in common.
Tag: Canadian wildfires
Why did the Midwest get smoke from Canada?
Parts of the Midwest experienced very hazy and smoky conditions in late June. This was caused by a combination of several atmospheric conditions along with an extreme natural event at the same time. Climate Change Specialist and State Master Naturalist Duane Friend…
How animals are affected by Canadian wildfire smoke: University of Illinois expert available
URBANA, Ill. — Livestock and pets may be at risk due to poor air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke, according to animal welfare expert Angela Green-Miller at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Green-Miller is an associate professor in the Department…