Ottawa’s newly released defence plan crosses a dangerous line
The new defence plan looks simple on paper. The risks are anything but
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Eight worst wildfire weather years on record happened in the last decade
Communities need to be prepared for more to come
How the Western world failed in the face of the COVID-19 crisis
In most countries, crisis management is centralized and bureaucratic. But bureaucracy can be a significant obstacle to quick and effective action
The fight against future pandemics must be proactive
Instead of playing catch-up with the next virus, precision medicine lets us deal with it swiftly
Sensor detects when firefighters’ protective clothing is no longer safe
Textiles scientist works with industry to develop a faster, easier way to detect damage from heat, moisture and UV light
Firefighters who fought Fort McMurray wildfire suffer persistent lung damage
Firefighters battling Fort McMurray wildfire had greater risk of asthma
The lessons we’ve learned from COVID-19 crisis management
The pandemic led to a culture shift in governments. We need to cut red tape so we can respond efficiently during times of crisis
