wildfires

Amnesty International Canada is calling on governments to take stronger action on wildfire response and to better protect First Nations communities, which are often among the hardest hit by intensifying fire seasons in Canada. The appeal ties emergency preparedness to Indigenous rights, urging authorities to ensure affected communities receive adequate resources, evacuation support and long-term protection.

Researchers are developing 'smoke ecology', a field focused on understanding and preventing the health and environmental damage caused by wildfire smoke. The work examines how smoke affects ecosystems and communities, and what interventions could reduce harm as wildfires grow more frequent and intense. NPR reports on the growing scientific attention to an often-overlooked consequence of major fire seasons.