GWC charter member Mike Flannigan, an expert in predictive fire science and emergency management, plays a central role in a recent Sierra Club article examining the devastating wildfires near Jasper National Park. The piece explores how climate‑driven extremes, vegetation conditions, and gaps in current firefighting strategies combine to create unprecedented risk. It also highlights what’s being proposed (FireSmart protocols, prescribed burns, and policy changes) to improve readiness and reduce the scale of future wildfires.
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